CHAPTER 48

AUDREY'S POV

"When I get older, I would love to have a handsome mate!!!" I sang as I ran down the staircase. "Much handsome than you are, Andrew!" I jested, and he continued to chase after my small figure.

"You wouldn't be that lucky, you silly rat!" He barked behind me, and I giggled happily because I was clearly riling him up. Just then, the door went open and father walked into the living room with his Beta, a few guards tagging along. Instantly, the place fell silent and I ceased my running. Andrew on the other hand, stopped chasing after me.

We both watched in silence as father sat on his favourite sofa in the living room. We had no idea he was going to return home so soon. There had been an interpack dispute, and he had travelled to settle issues. It wasn't even up to a whole day since he left.

"Father." I muttered in my tiny voice. "Welcome home." I said, hoping he would return my greetings with a wide smile. His smiles always made me feel so good. Sometimes, I felt