Chapter 43

Iris:

“Come on, princess, let’s go back to the bedroom” I said gently. Ariana looked up at me, her eyes hopeful that I didn’t take her up to her bedroom. She had to go and get ready for her tutors who were coming in a bit.

“Okay” Ariana said sadly. I got down on my knee, taking her hand in mine. I kissed her palm, running my finger over her hand as I looked her in the eye.

“I’m proud of you, Ariana, you have been doing so well in all your homework and schoolwork” I said gently. She smiled and wrapped her arms around my neck, hugging me tightly. I lifted her in my arms, walking toward the stairs. She wrapped her arms and legs around me, and I smiled, kissing her temple.

“It seems like someone is taking advantage of her position as the Alpha’s daughter” Alpha Ryker said from behind me. He walked toward us, taking Ariana in his arms, kissing her cheek. He looked at me, winking as he waited for his daughter’s answer.

“I am not! Iris told me that she was proud of me and when I hugged her,