Between The Lions Sad Dad Novels & Stories

“If you would like to be grounded now for talking back, you’re free to be my guest. It’s double homework for now, but it’s grounding if I hear anything from Richard about trouble in the bath. Not even Ambrose can talk me out of it.” Hearing the ultimatum and groaning about the additional homework on Ludwig’s end, the boys reluctantly stepped into the bathtub and let Richard shampoo their hair. Favian carried Oliver out while his boss bathed the pups. Oliver’s eyes were red, not just from the crying. The inside of his eyes was bloodshot. That bubble bath must have traumatised the kid now.

Leo asked with tears already rolling down on his cheeks and his lips twitching. "Yes, baby boy. Now, let's go." She said and took her bags with her. Leo suddenly stopped and turned back, he looked up and saw his dad staring down at them. "Dad, see you later." He yelled. He never knew that that day would be the last day he will see his dad. He never knew that that day will the last day he lost the chance to know what and who he was. "Leo." His mother called out. Leo had his eyes glued to his dad and waved at him with a smile that did not reach his face. Leticia did not forget to wave at him with a sad smile. He did not wave back... He stared at them with an emotionless face. But deep down he

Before I can end this stupid spectacle, the lion in my lap speaks up, "Plans my ass; he is to marry my daughter!" Yep, that's it- the last drop of my patience just faded into thin air. I bring my hand to the lion's neck, squeeze it and force the fucker to look at me. "That's it; the two of you are getting on my nerves. Walmart detective, on your knees, and you," I point my finger at Sarah's father while keeping eye contact with the lion. "Better start talking while your girlfriend gives me a head. And if it's bad or you run your teeth against my cock, I'll shove this spoon in your dick and make your little boyfriend over there watch me fuck you. Got it?"

After so many years of waiting, it’s happening. “Lionel…” Dad called and smiled bitterly. “Thank you for saving me earlier, but I also want to apologize at the same time because if it wasn’t for me, Nala would be with you right now.” He took a deep breath. “I know that I am not a perfect father to you—no, scratch that—I have never been a father to you, but I care, son. I always care about you. I totally understand if you’re mad at me. Your feelings are valid. I have long accepted that your mom and your brother are gone, Lion. I’m sorry for neglecting you—”

But when everything I'd sacrificed got thrown back in my face by my own son, when he treated it like something shameful, that was when I realized all my effort had become a joke. "Honey…" Caden swallowed hard, and his eyes filled with anguish. "I'm sorry. This is my fault. I haven't paid enough attention to how you feel. We won't get divorced, okay? Give me a chance. Let me make this up to you." "Daddy, is Mommy leaving us?" Felix finally grasped how serious this was. He ran over crying and wrapped his arms around Caden's leg. "Then who's going to make me food…"

Mr Leon breathed out the words laboriously. “How can you still joke at a time like this?” Sarah queried, her voice a mix of reprimand and joy. She sniffed and managed a smile. Mr Leon lifted his gaze to DJ. “Dad.” DJ called in a hoarse voice. Mist covered his eyes and he blinked the tears back. “Not you too. What is it? My funeral?” Mr Leon joked again. “C'mon, dad.” DJ moved closer. Standing opposite his mother, he placed his hand over his father's other hand.

His doe eyes glowed with curiosity as he stared at mine and Leo's interlocked hands. “Leo or should I say Mister Lion is your daddy,” I got it out in one breath. “He's your real daddy and I'm sorry I'm only telling you that now.” “So I have a daddy?” He asked, bewildered. “And my daddy is Mister Lion?” “Yes, champ. I'm your dad.” Aiden didn't say anything for a moment before he suddenly jumped on Leo, hugging him. “Today is the bestest day ever!” All the tension that I had initially felt dissipated as I stared at both of them in admiration.

The kind of grief that had already imagined itself in every possible outcome and found no place to rest. “There may be hard news,” I said carefully. “But the baby is not bad. The truth is not bad. The people who try to use the truth to hurt us are the problem.” Daniel looked down at Storm Captain. “Dad.” I did not correct him. Lucian did not either. “Yes,” I said softly. “Maybe your father. Maybe other people. But not the baby.” He nodded slowly. Then he picked up the lion and placed it beside the bridge. “Storm Captain can wait with me tomorrow.”

The new doesn’t erase the old. “Oh, that’s like a fairytale then. A second chance and a human. You’re a living legend.” Leo blinked, shaking his hand. “And it’s nice to meet you too. I look forward to meeting Austin and Suzie too. I’ve heard so much about everyone from River and Sage.” “Oh, Dad’s more than a living legend because of mom. Dad lost his wolf when Austin’s mom passed away. But Jason returned to protect Sage and me from our dickweed sperm donor.” I excitedly explained.

They howl and cry into tissues, but I can sense the insincerity in their actions. I storm towards them, barely containing my anger. Tonight, I will tell the town hall people everything. "Dad, stop it with all your act -" Dad suddenly throws his arms around me, embracing me tightly as he cries. He sobs and wipes his snot on my sleeves. "Liliana! Your grandad”…" My heart stops. I pull dad apart from me and shake him. “What about grandad?” Dad sobs. "The ageing Alpha of the Woodland pack... he's dead."