After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

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Cole.

It was Charles, reaching him through the mindlink.

Hey, there’s a party tonight. You should come.

Cole hesitated. He glanced at Abby, who was rubbing her eyes. The excitement had drained her energy, and she was starting to look sleepy.

I don’t think so. Abby might be too tired.

Charles chuckled. She can hang out with Alex. Kids love playing together. You don’t have to worry about

her.

Cole still wasn’t sure, but Charles was persistent.

Come on, man. It’ll be good for you.

Abby yawned and stretched her arms. Nora smiled as she watched her.

“Looks like someone’s ready for bed,” Nora said softly.

Abby shook her head. “No, I’m not sleepy!” she insisted, though her drooping eyelids betrayed her.

Nora laughed and gave her a gentle pat on the head. “I had a great time today, you two. Let’s do this again.

soon.”

Cole met her gaze. “If you want, we can hang out more often,” he offered.

for just a second before

her car, waved goodbye, and drove

ignoring me now? Charles teased through the mindlink. Or are you too busy on a

It’s not a

sure. Then I expect to see you at

I’ll be

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when Cole arrived with Abby. Music pulsed through the air, mixing with the lively chatter of guests. The grand

waiting near the entrance. As soon as they spotted Cole,

was starting to

ignored him and looked down at Abby. “You good?” he asked

The crowd was overwhelming, but her eyes brightened when she spotted

her.

The two children quickly fell into a conversation, giggling as they ran off

settling in well,”

his eyes kept drifting toward her every

on your mind, Cole?” He poured a

the glass but

an eyebrow. “Wait. Are you actually

“That’s the look of a

He didn’t confirm it, but

in his chair, looking impressed. “Well, I’ll

a quiet conversation nearby caught

as Linda smiled and walked over to them. greeting them,

to Alex. “Is

to hold

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glances, sensing that