Unexpected Mate: The Cruel Alpha’s Little Wolf のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 121 - チャプター 130

The days that followed settled into an easy rhythm. Each morning, Aurelia left for school with the same enthusiasm she brought to almost everything she did. Each afternoon, she returned with another story. Sometimes it was about a lesson she particularly enjoyed. Sometimes it was about a disagreement between classmates that she had appointed herself responsible for resolving. And sometimes... It was simply because she'd discovered a new flower blooming somewhere on the school grounds. Life, in its quiet way, continued. I was beginning to appreciate just how much of being Luna wasn't made up of grand ceremonies or difficult council meetings. Most days... It was paperwork. Conversations. Small decisions that, together, kept Blackwood running. I had just finished reviewing a report from the northern farms when a familiar voice drifted through the open office door. "Aria!" I looked up just in time to see Aurelia hurry inside. Her school bag was still slung

The following afternoon, the council chamber was already beginning to fill by the time I arrived. Councillors greeted one another in small groups. Several members of staff moved quietly between the seats, placing neatly arranged folders before each councillor. I recognised many of the faces now. A few smiled as I entered. Others inclined their heads respectfully. "My Luna." I returned each greeting with a smile before taking my usual seat beside Kael's. He arrived only moments later. As always... The room settled almost instinctively. No announcement was needed. No request for silence. His presence alone was enough. "Good afternoon." "Good afternoon," I replied. He gave a brief nod before opening the folder waiting before him. Almost as an afterthought, he said quietly, "Lucas will be observing today." "I know." "Elder Rowan mentioned it yesterday." His eyes remained on the document. "Good." That was all. Nothing more needed to be said.

The following afternoon, the council chamber filled with its usual efficiency. By now, I had begun to recognize the rhythm of these meetings. The low murmur of conversation before they began. Folders being opened. The council secretary making one last check of the agenda before taking his seat. I took my place beside Kael. Across the room, Lucas was already seated in the observer's chair Elder Rowan had designated for him the previous day. He had arrived earlier than most of the councillors. His notebook was already open. He looked every bit the student Rowan intended him to be. At precisely two o'clock, Elder Rowan rose. "Good afternoon." The room gradually fell silent. "We'll begin with the remaining matter carried over from yesterday." He glanced down at the agenda. "The Blackwood Apprenticeship Programme." Several councillors opened the same report on their folders. I reached for my own folder. I'd read through it twice the previous evening. T

The drive to Aurelia's school took just under thirty minutes. For the first ten... No one said very much. Aurelia sat between us in the back seat, her hands folded neatly in her lap. At least... That lasted for about thirty seconds. Then she leaned forward. "Daddy?" "Hm?" "Are you nervous?" Kael looked up briefly from the document he'd been reading. "No." She turned to me. "Aria?" "A little." She nodded knowingly. "I thought so." "You did?" "Yes." "It's your first Family Day." "Daddy?" "Hm?" "You're not going to get called away today... are you?" Kael lowered the document just enough to look at her. "No." "You're sure?" "I'm sure." She studied him for another second. "...Promise?" His expression softened almost imperceptibly. "I promised you already." She nodded, finally satisfied. "I know." "I just wanted to hear it again." She settled back into her seat looking entirely pleased with herself. Outside the window, th

Aurelia practically skipped towards the activity area. A teacher greeted her with a smile before guiding her to one side of the lawn. "Remember," she said gently, "no helping." "I know." Aurelia clasped both hands behind her back. "I won't." She looked directly at Kael. "...Probably." A ripple of laughter spread through the parents gathered nearby. Mrs. Bennett shuffled the stack of cards. "Are we ready?" Aurelia nodded enthusiastically. "We're ready!" Mrs. Bennett smiled. "Question one." "What is Aurelia's favourite colour?" I smiled almost immediately. Blue. Kael answered at exactly the same time. "Blue." Mrs. Bennett turned the card around. "Blue". Aurelia grinned. "I told you!" Mrs. Bennett laughed. "I believe he knew that one." Aurelia looked rather pleased with herself. "Question two." "What subject does Aurelia enjoy the most at school?" I found myself thinking before Kael spoke. Science had become her latest fascinati