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

from touching alcohol

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

wine! I definitely

through the phone,

else I need to

“What is it?”

go out of

Alex froze.

ended, panic set

Arnold’s office, clutching a glossy travel brochure in his hand.

are we going to do, Dad? Someone

stack of papers on

“I know.”

stared at him

can you be so calm

his

want to go on that trip with Linda, and no

Arnold set his pen down and looked

care of it,” he

Alex blinked.

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you mean?”

doesn’t know we’re going to invite her yet. She’s just planning

“Dad, you’re the best! Aunt

ever!”

in his room, Alex was

surprise

his travel brochure, and began sketching out their trip

polished and embellished version

by a sudden

days, he had been in

called once, and the absence of her constant check–ins had felt like a breath of fresh

nir.

been deliberately avoiding her calls.

it

was easier that way.. no nagging, no endless questions,

of those calls had

few days of dodging the

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

stopped his little game and began answering the phone again…only to discover that none

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