Chapter 116

Alaria:

“Mama!” Ashton called, making me frown as I heard the fear in his voice.

Both Enzo and I rushed to his room. I didn’t even know how the Alpha managed to do so, but I was thankful for the fact that Ashton would at least see his father on his feet. It meant a lot to me, and I knew that it meant the same to Ashton to grow by his father’s side.

“We’re right here, baby.” I said, gently. I nodded at his maids to leave the room, giving us our privacy, and thankfully, though in Enzo’s house, they listened. I sat on the edge of the bed by his side while Enzo sat on the couch that was by his bed, watching as I took our son’s hand in mine.

“I had a bad dream, mama.” He said, making my heart ache for him. I didn’t like it when had them, and I knew that they became more frequent with everything that we’ve been dealing with.

“Do you want to tell mama what it was about?” I asked, my voice softening as I looked at him. He looked at Enzo for a moment before nodding.

“It was daddy being shot.” He said, making my heart drop. The fact that despite being behind me, he saw it, broke me inside. “It was real. He was hurt and in the hospital mama. And the fire. There were too many sounds at once.”

Tears fell from his eyes, and I wiped them for him before pulling him to my chest. Enzo got up from the couch and sat where I was sitting as I curled up beside Ashton, getting under the sheets as I always would when he had a nightmare. Normally, they were less realistic, I could tell him that they were mere dreams. How was I going to do that this time?

softening as he spoke to our son. “I am your father, this pack’s Alpha,

me off guard. Enzo stayed quiet and waited, allowing him to let out his pain and fear. Opening up was going to be one way

extended his hand to Ashton. He hesitated for a moment as I let him go,

1/3

Chapter 116

at him. I knew that he was in pain.

+5

going to let you and your mom get hurt.” Enzo explained, looking down at Ashton. “But being an Alpha makes me stronger. Which

love mama?” Ashton

she is more than capable of holding off the worst of enemies. She gave me the best blessing that

as an Alpha I need to be strong.” He said, and Enzo

be kind and human. She taught

they hurt you.” He

can protect yourself and your mother. It might a while, but you know, you are always going to find me beside the two of you, standing, ready to take the

anyone else. Everyone else is scary.” He said, making me smile. Enzo chuckled and

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255