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."

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

up

holding it in his

my sleeve as we walked, his wide eyes looking up at me with curiosity. "Does this

nothing to do with him," I said firmly, locking eyes with

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brief pause, Cyrus nodded, sensing that I didn't want to say more.

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 met Blair, my business

already waiting when I arrived. Blair greeted me with his usual relaxed smile. "Ready to take them to work?"

watched the PACK members chatting among themselves.

factory, they worked earnestly, showing focus and commitment. I couldn't help but feel a swell of pride as I

thought you were just a petulant Luna. You seemed like someone used

words, while blunt, were softened by his tone. I chuckled, knowing how far I had come since those days. "Is that so?"

didn't realize how wrong I was. Today, you've grown into such a good Alpha. Not only do you manage the PACK members well,

do."

way I didn't expect. It was nice to know that someone had noticed the changes I'd gone through, the strength I had developed along the way. "Thanks, Blair. I