After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

Chapter 5

Alex sat by the phone, his legs swinging anxiously as he waited for it to ring.

These days, it had become a routine…listening to Linda’s sweet voice every morning.

It was the highlight of his day, something he eagerly anticipated.

“Young Master, these are the tonics Luna instructed you to take.”

The maid entered, carefully balancing a bowl of dark, glossy liquid on a silver tray.

Alex wrinkled his nose at the sight.

The tonic, brewed from the rare Spectral Forest Fruit, had a deep black hue that made it look more like a potion than a health drink

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Despite its ominous the brew carried a faint sweetness and was prized for its ability to fortify a werewolf’s physique.

Nora had risked her safety patrolling the borders to gather these rare fruits.

She had even faced danger to bring them back, all for Alex’s well–being.

But Alex didn’t care.

“No way. I’m not drinking that.”

He pushed the bowl away with an expression of pure disgust.

Just then, the phone rang-

His sulky demeanor vanished in an instant, replaced by bright excitement as he scrambled to answer.

“Aunt Linda!” he whined the moment he picked up. “Mom’s making me drink that sylphon fruit soup

again.”

Linda’s voice, smooth and warm like honey, came through the line.

“Alex, you’re a big boy now,” she teased lightly. “You have the right to say no.”

Then, with a mischievous lilt, she added, “Next time we meet, I’ll take you out for your favorite drink.. or maybe even a little wine. How’s that sound? Want to try a real grown–up challenge, little man?”

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“Wine? Really?”

eyes lit up, and he

strict, forbidding him from touching alcohol until he came

him. She loved him in a way that felt freeing and

wine! I definitely

through the phone, but then her tone softened.

there’s something else I need

“What is it?”

of town for a trip, so

Alex froze.

ended, panic set in.

office, clutching a glossy travel

out. “What are we going to do, Dad? Someone must’ve invited her before

stack of papers on his desk.

“I know.”

him

how can you be so

voice rose as his eyes

been planning this forever! I’m supposed to surprise her! I want to go on that trip with Linda, and no one.. no one.. is

Arnold set his pen down and looked at his

care of it,” he said simply.

Alex blinked.

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do you

sald with a smirk, “she doesn’t know we’re going to invite her yet.

face lit up again. “Dad, you’re the best! Aunt l’ening to have the greatest

ever!”

in his room, Alex was still buzzing with excitement.

surprise

himself onto his bed, grabbed his travel brochure, and began sketching

and embellished

by a sudden thought,

past few days, he had been

and the absence of her constant check–ins had felt like a breath of

nir.

truth, Alex had been deliberately avoiding her

he heard the phone ring, he would let it buzz until it fell silent, pretending not to

no endless questions, no bowls

Alex didn’t realize, however, was that none of those calls had actually been from

few days of dodging the phone, guilt started

if his mom found out he had been ignoring her? What if

little game and began answering the phone again…only to discover that none of the calls were from her.