Alpha Enzo by Ls Barbosa

Chapter 49

Alaria:

For the first time in my life, I found myself judging my own believes in this world.

It took everything in me to remind myself that the little boy had nothing to do with what his parents were doing.

“Mama?” Ashton asked, breaking my train of thoughts. I smiled and looked at him, shaking my head in question as I tried to distract myself from Enzo’s harsh words.

“Yes, baby?” I asked, clearing my throat to calm down. Alonso, who was standing behind. Ashton, hesitated for a moment before opening his mouth to speak.

“Did we upset you, Aunt Alaria?” He asked. I shook my head, giving the boy the best smile that I could muster. He didn’t deserve to be blamed for what his parents were doing. He didn’t deserve to be living in that regret.

“Not at all, why would you think that?” I asked, and he shook his head.

“You were quiet throughout the whole time after I left your room. I thought…”

“You didn’t do anything, Alonso.” I said, taking his hand in mine. I brought it to my lips, gently kissing his palm before looking at him. “The two of you are a light in this world, you need to keep that in mind.”

“What do you mean?” Alonso asked, and I took Ashton’s hand in mine, bringing him closer to me. I knew that things were going to be different from here. Though I didn’t know how they were going to change, but I wasn’t dumb, I knew that they wouldn’t just leave things to settle without a fuss.

“The two of you are going to face challenges, a lot of them. You are going to grow older, and stronger; but as you do so, both of you, I want you to promise that you won’t let those who are going to try to break you do so.” I said, choosing my words carefully. “I don’t know. where things would be going from here. Everyone is going to be busy, you, Alonso are going to have school, and Ashton, you’ll be forced to focus on school too. You might not have the time to stay or play together as much.”

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Auntie Alaria. I promise that I won’t distract Ashton. I will make sure that he studies too.” He said, and I smiled. I squeezed his hand gently. I didn’t know how I was to explain the situation to him. He was a kid, he didn’t deserve to be living

You don’t want them being upset since you’re staying here without their permission. You know, with your mom being pregnant,

“She doesn’t bother stay here and I have tutors that come

me, and you explain things to

smiled at him. I cupped his cheeks and kissed his forehead, letting my lips linger there. I wasn’t going to stand in the face of a little boy. He didn’t deserve to be feeling out of place over

coming here if you want. The door is always open, but you

Aunt Alaria. I didn’t go out. I am in the house, and even on the same floor. All they have to do is call my name.” He said, making my heart swell. I nodded, choosing not to argue with the boy. He

the time. “But it is getting late and you two are going to need to shower before supper. Can you do that

what happens at the end of the story. The two brothers and the woman who saved

of them.”

the boy’s cheek, gently running a finger over it. I knew not to blame: him for what his parents were doing. I knew to remind myself

have to suck it up. Adult problems shouldn’t break children down. And whatever fucking promise Enzo thought that he could have. His threats or harsh words, he could suck them all up. I would know how to deal with them when they come. At least, for now,

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He said, and I nodded, running a finger

welcome, kiddo.” I said, watching as he took