The Wolf King's Secret Son 의 모든 챕터: 챕터 181 - 챕터 190

LIANA POVHe’s coming to Moonlight Pack with me?It doesn't compute like oil and water refusing to mix no matter how hard you shake the bottle.I immediately force myself to steer clear of the idea that he made the decision because of the history between us. It’s impossible that he’s doing it for me—he's the Alpha of Blood Moon Pack now; it’s all business and pack politics; it's nothing more than a calculated move to assess a potential threat and maybe score some brownie points with another pack.Back at the assembly, I was irresistibly drawn to looking at him from the corner of my eye while he spoke. He's changed, hardened somehow, and I have to grudgingly admit, it suits him. Kane always had a knack for fitting perfectly into whatever role he chose to play. But hearing him defend me and even give that speech—which I know was indirectly aimed at me—just makes me more convinced that I can’t allow myself to go down that same path that cost me so much already.I stop at the crest of the

KANE POVI stop with one foot over the threshold to allow myself a moment to devour the scene I’ve just walked into.It’s her world, which I’ve not been a part of for years.It's smaller than I'd imagined while someone from Sam’s house was leading me here, but it’s alive in a way that takes my breath away. There’s a din of laughter and banter in the room, which feels delightful to see; aromas of spiced meat, fresh bread, whatnots, and something that’s uniquely Liana.A couple brushes past me where I’m standing, tossing a wordless apology my way as they leave. I return the gesture with a friendly smile before turning to finally go in.There she is.Confidence. Radiant. At home in her own skin in a way I've never seen before.Her dark hair is swept back in a practical braid, her green eyes alight with warmth as she approaches the man she’s talking to with a frothy mug balanced in her hand.At first, I’m not really paying attention to anything but her, but then I see that something she s

Liana POV He's probably already left for his early morning patrols with Sam.Still, I can't help the way my heart races whenever I turn the knob to go in.The room is empty, and the bed is already neatly made, but I still move around the room to straighten things that don't really need straightening.The fact that our regular cleaner is on leave is the only reason I'm in here at all. It doesn't matter that my fingers linger a moment too long on his jacket hanging over a chair, or that my eyes are drawn to the notepad on the desk where his handwriting is calling out to me from the front page.A burst of high-pitched giggles reaches my ears while I’m trying to still read what Kane has scribbled down. I recognize that laugh even though it’s not something I hear very often.I walk to the window, carefully pushing it open.Still giggling is Lina, whose body is suspended high in the air, and below her is the one who's holding her up, grinning from ear to ear as she stretches her tiny arms

KANE POVThis is when I decide to release Jimmy with a slight push, watching as he jerks away and angrily dusts off his jacket.At the tavern now, I cut the ignition.Although I feel a tiny bit exhausted from the day’s investigation, the sight of the warm, glowing windows of the tavern is enough to lift my spirits.Coming out of the car, I can already notice Lina waving enthusiastically from the top balcony.I break into a smile instantly and wave back at her.That little girl has wormed her way into my heart faster than I'd like to admit. She's got Liana's eyes, as well as that spark of intelligence and mischief. I’ve come to love her to the extent I get jealous whenever I remember I’m not her father, and that there’s been some nameless, faceless man who got to be a part of Liana's life when I couldn't, who helped create this amazing little person.It's refreshingly empty of customers inside the tavern and the "Closed" sign is already hanging on the door.I hear the patter of small f

To the man at the door, I explain, "There’s been an outage. I'll bring some candles to your room."I look at Lina and Kane again as I move towards the door. The man steps aside to allow me to pass.I go down the stairs again, this time extra carefully.My body hums again with the memory of Kane's touch when I reach that particular spot we'd been earlier on.These stairs will never be the same again, because every time I come down now, I'll remember what I don’t want to.I make my way to the storage closet to get candles and matches. Then I light them up and deliver each one to rooms that need them."...yes, the boy and girl met at university,"I stop a few paces from Lina’s door, my heart constricting immediately as I listen."What was she like?" I hear Lina ask."She was extremely beautiful, and the boy was so captivated by her, he would never let a day go by without seeing her face. She was also very strong. Despite having a tough life, she never let it weigh her down.”I swallow an