After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

Chapter 67

Chapter 67

His sharp green eyes studied her, calm yet observant.

“You’re out alone?” he asked casually.

Nora hesitated before nodding. “Yeah. Just taking a walk.”

Cole didn’t pry. Instead, he glanced at Abby. “She’s been talking about you ever since that day.”

Abby nodded enthusiastically. “I told Uncle that you’re my hero! You saved me!”

Nora’s heart softened. She crouched down, ruffling Abby’s hair. “You’re very brave yourself.”

Cole watched them, his expression unreadable.

“Did you bring Alex with you?” he asked after a moment.

Nora shook her head. “No. He’s with his father.”

Something flickered in Cole’s eyes, but he said nothing.

Abby tugged on Nora’s sleeve. “Play with me?”

Nora hesitated.

She barely knew Cole. Staying longer wasn’t necessary.

Sensing her hesitation, Cole spoke.

“She doesn’t have many friends,” he said quietly, lowering his gaze. “She’s shy. But for some reason, she really likes you.”

He paused, then added, “If you’re free, would you mind keeping her company for a little while?”

Nora looked at Abby, who gazed at her with hopeful eyes.

And then she realized-

She didn’t want to be alone either.

“…Alright,” she said softly.

squealed in delight as they ran into

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forms–Nora’s sleek silver fur standing in contrast to Abby’s smaller,

coat.

playing werewolf and hunter!” Abby declared. “I’ll be the werewolf, and you’ll be the

Nora smiled. “Deal.”

The game began.

gave Abby a small head start before chasing her across the field. The

was faster.

she deliberately let Abby escape.

tail wagging happily as she managed

she suddenly stopped and looked toward Cole.

Help me catch

in

raised an eyebrow. “You want

Abby nodded eagerly.

turned to Nora, as if seeking her approval.

for only a second before nodding. “Why not?”

tugged at Cole’s lips.

the moment the game

was fast–far faster than she

overwhelming, his movements smooth and effortless.

black wolf moved with power and precision, closing the

moments.

pounded as she leaped over a fallen log, dodging his attempts to

a long while, she felt truly “alive“.

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taking over, weaving through the trees, her breath coming in short bursts,

Then-

Silence.

ears

No footsteps.

lost them?

could react, a sudden weight slammed

the soft grass, pinned beneath a strong

growl vibrated through the air.

Nora’s breath hitched.

noses just inch

her, his emerald eyes staring down, their