Puppy Love – Chapter 6

~Tamia~

We remained in the garden, engrossed in conversation about various topics until evening when we received word that our children had returned from Grizlo. I quickly rose from my seat, followed by Claudia, Linda, and the rest. Nicole, whose children were grown and residing in Lucland City, didn’t share the same sense of anticipation as we did.

With haste, I made my way towards the driveway in front of the mansion. The vans had arrived, and our children were disembarking. Keith and Joseph immediately embraced Harper as she emerged from the vehicle, and she reciprocated their affection with a radiant smile.

hey wouldn’t need to return to Grizlo.

, and her face lit up with a wide grin upon seeing me. “Mom,” she exclaimed as we embraced.

ing to Liam, and I gave her a gentle pat on the back. “Your father is in his office,” I whispered back, well aware of the special bond they shared. Harper broke the hug and headed inside, followed by everyone else.

better. His eyes held a haunted and pained look, and without hesitation, I enveloped him in my arms. “You’ll be okay, son. It will get better,” I whispered reassuringly, and he allowed himself to be embraced. It was clear that he needed this comforting gesture, and I was gratefu

r our hug, I posed a questio

father first, or would you prefer to go to the bungalow?” I asked, noticing his gaze fixed on the entrance.

fling his hair, though I knew it embarrassed him. He may have grown up, but he would always be my little boy.

lvester was more worried than angry, but I doubted he would want our son to witness his vulnerable state.

y tonight, and I felt a deep sense of gratitude that I had my children with me, safe and sound. My heart went out to Margret and Sophia, and I wished them the best of luck.

r. He sat behind his desk, attentively listening and wearing a smile. I could tell that Sylvester was genuinely relieved to have them back, and I felt a wave of reassurance wash over me. The moment Liam and I walked in, the room fell silent.

us.

an embrace.

owing that this wouldn’t be a heated argument, as had sometimes been the case. Despite their occasional clashes, they shared a deep connection.

y resting it against his own while gazing at him intently. I knew they were having a telepathic conversation, and Liam eventually pulled away, nodding in agreement to whatever had been communicated between them.

“I’m gla

,” Harper shared, and I glanced at Sylvester, who shrugged in response.

am didn’t share the same enthusiasm.

oked at me, his eyes dancing with unspoken thoughts, signalling that he had something to say.

ion. He glanced at his father before speaking up.

Liam said, and Sylvester’s

, seeking clarification, and Liam nodded in response.

n the royal family wouldn’t dare commit. Their lives are essentially forfeit,” I stated, grasping the severity of the situation, and Liam confirmed my understanding with a nod

intervened, signalling for me to let Liam continue.

phia told me they’re being held cap

n’t been aware of.

illain, why hesitate to involve the r

m concluded, and I realised that there was much more to the unfolding events than I

ouncil by the Head Alpha, and the Council deems it necessary to address, our hands are tied,” Sylvester explained to Liam, his tone tinged with a hint of frustra

e may not be the best investigator

s proposal.

d his chest forward.

y.

an who had been murdered under mysterious circumstances?