Chapter 383 A Real Christmas

“Alright, enough. It’s Christmas–don’t go looking for trouble,” Cedric muttered, scolding Winona under his breath.

Tessa hadn’t had it easy these past few years. If he were in her shoes, he’d be doing everything he could to make it up to her too–especially after learning she’d awakened as a high–rank wolf and that her boyfriend was none other than Alpha Landon.

Winona scowled and looked away, the moonstone bracelet on her wrist suddenly feeling more like a shackle than a gift.

After handing out presents to the rest of the family, the old man turned to Avery with a final gift–a leather music folio.

“I heard musicians like you need something like this. Makes it casier to carry your sheet music.”

Avery was stunned. He had never once expected to receive a Christmas gift from someone else’s family. Inside the folio, a tiny snow–moon wolf totem was delicately.embroidered. The stitching was fine and precise–clearly handsewn with care.

It was the first time in years he’d received a Christmas gift in someone else’s home, and it moved him more than he expected. “Thank you, Grandpa…” he said, voice catching in his throat. Then, flustered, he fumbled through his backpack and pulled out a USB stick.

“I recorded this track on my phone last night. Added some bass overtones and coyote howl samples… I heard good music can resonate with the wolf soul–maybe even soothe its beastly nature…”

He scratched his head awkwardly. “I slowed the tempo so it mimics a heartbeat. Should help you sleep better. Even your wolf soul might relax a little.”

of this family’s Christmas. So he’d thrown this together at the last minute, hoping it would be

scornful chuckle, clearly unimpressed by such a

the USB with both hands. “Thank you, my boy. I really like this gift–and I really need

old man’s face, Avery

family exchanged their gifts, it was Tessa’s

some things they might need- cigars,

always say you can’t sleep at night, so I made you a lavender pillow. I added calming herbs used by wolf clans. With Avery’s music, I’m

consulted Samuel for the

gift, hugging the pillow to

treasure.

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gift to Avery was a new piece she’d composed herself–one that matched his

casually picked up a guitar and joined in with an impromptu jam session. The old man tapped his knees to the rhythm. Snowlight flickered through the windows, mixing with the warm glow inside. The star–shaped lights on

had a rare

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