His Knees, His Pleas, But Our Son's in Peace

Chapter 63

That afternoon, Nathan picked us up and drove us to a nearby park. The sun was

was thick. Nathan was quiet, focused on the shining, but the tension in the can road, while Cyrus hummed softly in the backseat, oblivious to the undercurrent between the adults.

When we arrived at the park, Nath

immediately began pulling out an absurd

number of toys from his car. He presented them to Cyrus one by one, eager to win him over. But Cyrus, always polite, merely nodded and said, "Thank you," without much interest.

I stood off to the side, arms crossed, watching the entire display with growing impatience. The more Nathan tried, the more distant Cyrus became. The flashy toys meant nothing to him, and it was clear that Nathan's attempts to bond were falling flat.

"We should go," I said sharply after a while. I had had enough. "It's time."

Nathan looked up, surprised. "Already?"

"Yes," I replied, taking Cyrus's hand. "We're done here."

glanced back one last time. Nathan stood there, staring down at the toys he

up

touched, holding it in his hand as

wide eyes looking up at me with curiosity. "Does this person have

expression calm. "You have nothing to do with him,"

Chapter 63

sensing that I didn't want to say more. I was relieved when

in our usual routine-taking care of Cyrus, organizing meals, and preparing for the day. My schedule didn't leave much room for reflection, and that was probably for the best. Once I finished, I

and full of energy, were already waiting when I arrived. Blair greeted me with his usual relaxed smile.

nodded, a soft smile forming on my lips as I watched

showing focus and commitment. I couldn't help but feel a swell of pride as I watched them move with purpose, eager to contribute. Blair stood

attention toward me, "when I first met you, I thought you were just a petulant

while blunt, were softened by his tone. I chuckled, knowing how far I had come since those

into such a good Alpha. Not only do you manage the

do."

noticed the changes I'd gone through, the strength I had developed along the way. "Thanks, Blair. I couldn't have done it without you and the PACK. We've all