“Hey … Lauryn? Why don’t you come in and enjoy the warmth of the fire?” Dad’s voice came out of nowhere, making me jump in surprise.“Dad ... You scared my life out,” I pouted.“Where’s Violet? Wanna come in and grab some breakfast? Your mum made a delicious breakfast this morning,” Dad muttered.“Oh, Violet has returned to school today,” I replied. “Excuse me, Dad, but I must be off soon as Violet will return near 11, and I must ready lunch for her and have other plans to avoid any outbursts.”“Why are you in such a hurry to go home? Haven’t you only just returned two days ago? We haven’t even talked to you much yet,” Dad said.“I’m sorry … my schedule has become full after becoming a mother and Luna.” I rolled my eyes. “I’m sorry for being an unruly child.”“Oh, pumpkin, you finally understood your mum’s feelings.” Daddy wrapped his arm around my shoulder and beamed with pride.“I’m so sorry, but I’m going to learn to be a mother like mum,” I replied.Dad nodded. “Obviously, you nee

“Aren’t you helping out the kid?” Alpha Matthew inquired about it. “I was avoiding getting into trouble. That’s why I didn’t help the other kids,” Violet responded. “Please assist them the next time, Pumpkin.” When I chimed in, I said, “They’ll be your friends if you help them.” “Does it work?” Violet questioned.“This method can be highly effective if you make sure that you are maintaining proper etiquette. Your friend would keep showing their preference for you,” I responded. “I’ll strive to be more responsible and show more diligence as a child,” Violet mumbled.“What a lovely thing to hear, my pumpkin,” I said, patting her hair. When lunch was complete, Violet said her goodbyes to us and went to her room to play with paper dolls. I was still occupying the dining table. “I’m at a loss as to why—”I interjected, my voice sharp as the clock tower chimed eleven times in the distance. “I pray that she refrains from inquiring excessively. Violet was their sole offspring, yet the

“Grandpapa!” “My granddaughter!” Dad lifted Violet’s body quickly. He had her sitting on a chair in seconds. “Can we play chess today?” Violet asked. “Oh no... no... this afternoon, we’re going to have dinner and have a good time,” Dad said. Mum handed Violet a loaf of savoury buns. “For you, dear.” “Grandmama wearing that dress?” Mum glanced at her dress; it was Violet’s three-year-old masterpiece. A hand-drawn tree. “It’s the masterpiece of the three of you,” Mum chuckles.“I will make another shirt for Grandpapa. You can wear matching clothes.” Violet muttered.“That sounds so premeditated.” Dad kissed the top of Violet’s head.I handed a bowl to each of them.“Violet, wash your hands first.” I handed her an antiseptic tissue.“Mum, is there no chocolate?” she asked.Alpha Matthew glanced at me. “You’re sleeping so soundly. I didn’t buy you chocolate because I feared it would melt.”“Hm… how is that possible? You promised, Dad.” Violet stared at Alpha Matthew with her pupp

“What’s going on, Dad?” I asked. “There seems to be something strange here,” Dad pointed out a red footprint around the waterway. “Damn, what’s that?” Alpha Matthew replied. “It’s red paint,” Dad muttered. “I think I know who did it.” I narrowed my eyes and turned my head. A strewn and splattered can of paint. “Who did this kid inherit his ignorance from?” Mark complained and sighed. “You’re the one who’s ignorant of me,” I commented. “I’ve never done anything this silly,” Mark defended himself.“Listen to me. You’d rather clean this drain right away than get into an argument right now,” Dad said. “Well, I’ll leave the job to the children’s dad,” I closed my eyes. “Bloody hell,” Mark whined.“Come on, Mark. This is the mischief of those Twin Troublemakers,” I teased him.“Alright, I’ll take responsibility. But where are those two mischievous kids?” Mark asked.“I don’t know, I haven’t seen them since earlier,” I mumbled, scanning the area around us.“Could they have already

“Ah... It was an invitation for a banquet a day after tomorrow,” Alpha Matthew explained. “How did you know their pack name?” I asked. “Theophile told me they were Scarlet Moon Pack,” Alpha Matthew said. “Interesting, but you never tell me about it," I said. "It's a rush thing, I told you yesterday. Maybe you forgot it," Alpha Matthew said. "Ugh... I have a lot to think about. Maybe I forgot about it," I whispered."Who are you?” Alpha Matthew asked. “Judith.” “Have a seat,” Dad said. Judith sits awkwardly but plays it cool. “Where is your Master?” Alpha Matthew asked. “They'll be here the day before tomorrow. He will be here with Mr Theophile and his wife and a few other packs." "Matthew, why did you hold another banquet after the big banquet?" Dad asked Alpha Matthew. Mark looked so curious but still enjoyed his dinner. A few seconds later, he said, “It's an alliance meeting?” “Yes, it is. Yes, it was a meeting for the alliance." Alpha Matthew confirmed it. "Why are yo