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?”

up, and he practically bounced on his heels.

him from touching alcohol until he came of age.

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

wine! I definitely

rang through the phone, but then

else I

“What is it?”

I might have to go out of town for a trip, so I won’t be able

Alex froze.

call ended, panic set

a glossy travel brochure in

“What are we going to do, Dad? Someone must’ve invited her before we did!”

stack of papers

“I know.”

stared at him in

can you be so calm

rose as his eyes began to sting.

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

Arnold set his pen down and

it,”

Alex blinked.

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you mean?”

going to invite her yet. She’s just

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

ever!”

Alex was still buzzing with

surprise

and began sketching out

embellished version of your text:

if struck by a sudden

few days, he had been

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

nir.

been deliberately

would let it buzz until it fell silent, pretending not

nagging, no endless questions, no bowls

was that none of those calls had actually been

the phone, guilt

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

phone again…only to discover that none of the

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