19:BABYSITTING ALPHA.

DECLAN'S POV

After several failed attempts to bring Tiger to eat, the maids eventually gave up and turned to me for help.

"Alpha, the boy won't accept anything from us," they told me.

I instructed them to bring the boy into my room along with his food, and they returned shortly after.

I gently encouraged him to take a bite. He glanced up at me, his eyes wide, a hint of stubbornness in his gaze. It was clear he wasn't accustomed to letting strangers care for him.

Just as I'm making some progress, Jude strides in, a mischievous grin on his face. "What's going on here?" he asks, feigning innocence. I feel a surge of irritation rise at the sound of his voice. I can tell that he is here to pester me with his nonsense.

I glanced at Jude, my brow furrowed in annoyance. "He won't eat from anyone else," I grumble, my voice edged with frustration. I can see Jude's expression shift from playful to teasing, his eyes dancing with amusement.

He chuckles lightly. "Looks like you've become a nanny ov