Chapter 120 I Know You Part I
Chapter 120: I Know You Part I
Ruby’s POV
“The weird old wolfie!”
“So annoying!”
“We should’ve just thrown that mud right at his face!”
The front door slammed open with a force that shook the walls, and the sound of angry footsteps filled the house. I barely had time to look up from kneading the dough when Alice and Anna stormed in, their little faces twisted with frustration. Still dressed in their school uniforms, their arms were crossed, eyebrows furrowed, and their pouts were perfectly in sync with their theatrical scowls. This was not the sight I had expected when they came home.
Mikael and I had deliberately asked Joelyn, Mikael’s sister, to pick up the twins because she wanted to stop by the bookstore, which happened to be near the twins‘ kindergarten. Joelyn had been eager to spend time with them since it had been a while since she last saw them ever since she left for university outside of Aberdeen.
They were known for sulking, but the twins rarely got angry. That’s why Mikael and I exchanged questioning glances. Was this because of one of Joelyn’s pranks? That seemed unlikely, considering Joelyn was their favorite.
Mikael, who was sitting at the dining table, frowned. “What’s this? A rebellion?”
“We’re furious!” Alice made an exasperated face and tossed her bag onto a chair. “And mad!”
Anna followed suit, stomping up to the table and slamming a small box onto it. “That mean uncle called us chicks! And short!”
I exchanged glances with Mikael, who was barely holding back his laughter. Clearing my throat, I wiped my flour–dusted hands on my apron and walked toward my furious daughters.
“What happened, my loves?” I asked gently, crouching down to their level. “There’s no smoke without fire, right?” Alice raised her fist in the air. “We were walking home, minding our own business after Aunt Joelyn dropped us off at the gate. Then this one–eyed man said we looked like chicks, not wolves!”
Anna nodded furiously. “And that we’re still too small to be fierce! He said we need another ten years before we even look scary!”
I bit my lip to keep from laughing, but Mikael wasn’t as subtle. He chuckled and reached out to ruffle Anna’s hair. “Sounds like someone was teasing you, little cubs.”
Alice swatted his hand away. “It’s not funny!”
Mikael raised both hands in mock fear of his daughters‘ wrath. Instead of calming them down, it only added fuel to their fiery emotions. He picked up the small box they had brought and examined it. I frowned at the object.
“And what’s this?” Mikael asked.
Alice crossed her arms and pouted. “The one–eyed man gave it to us for Mom. He said it’s for our little sister.”
My stomach twisted slightly, already suspecting who this mysterious “one–eyed man” might be. It wasn’t a big deal. Leonidas was probably sent by Killian to deliver it to me, considering he wanted to maintain good relations with the Bloodmoon Pack. Mikael sighed and rubbed his temples.
“That explains a lot.”
Anna narrowed her eyes. “You know him, Dad?”
Mikael smiled, pinching her chubby cheek. “Of course. He’s a new friend of mine. And trust me, he only teases the people he likes.”
Alice didn’t look convinced. Neither did Anna. This was a note for the future never joke about their appearance. Who knew what would happen if someone tried? There might be missing noses and mouths involved.
“I still don’t like him,” Alice grumbled, earning a firm nod from Anna. “If we ever meet him again, we’ll kick him.”
“And throw mud cakes at him!”
I smoothed her hair and gave her a reassuring smile. “Sometimes, people joke in ways we don’t like, but that doesn’t always mean they mean any harm. How about this? Next time you see him, tell him that you’re strong wolves, not little chicks.”
Anna grinned mischievously. “And bite him?”
Mikael slapped his forehead, groaning. “No bit.
Successfully unlocked!
“What about kicking, throwing rocks, or hitting him with a broom, Dad?”
“That is also very much not allowed, Alice! Where did you even learn this violence?”
The twins exchanged glances as if silently communicating. While their father was ready to explode over the chaos, his little
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princesses were already capable of being rude and we had certainly never taught my duty to
shoulders.
“We didn’t learn it,” Anna muttered with a small pout.
“Alice and I saw Uncle Jayden do it” Alice added innocently “ite does to Uodle way use
name!”
“Isaac, sweetheart,” I corrected her
“Yes! That’s him!”
Mikael took a deep breath, and I rubbed his back, hoping he wouldn’t let out a string of ourses of the brother to the twins not to imitate their Alpha’s bad behavior, reminding them that they were still chilken woods wydar rudely. After this, I was sure Mikael would storm into Alpha Mano
Alice let out a long sigh. “Alright. We won’t be like that, promise
Satisfied that they had calmed down a little, Mikael stood up with the box in his hande i take this upstairs for two sa here and help your mom, okay?”
The twins answered in unison. I guided them to change their clothes and prepared lunch by town. We had gernet to take pizza, and the twins were already so excited that they completely forgo the way
There was a knock on the front door, I walked over and opened it to see Leonides standing thes
“What’s with all the noise? I could hear the little cubs from outside”
Anna turned around and gasped. “It’s the mean uncler
I turned as well, and sure enough, Leonidas stood at the doorway, wearing his woud gin
“Mean? That’s harsh,” he said, stepping inside and closing the door behind him. “And here I thought I was the firm unde Alice and Anna glared at him, arms crossed. “We are not little chickst
Leonidas raised an eyebrow. “Oh? Then what are you? Kittens?”
Anna stuck out her tongue. “Wolves!”
Leonidas chuckled. “Alright, alright. Wolves it is. No more talk about chicks”
I sighed, shaking my head. “Leonidas, stop teasing them.”
He gave a soldier–like bow and waved a handkerchief. “Alright, I come in peace. Actually, I came to talk to you. Do you have a moment?”
A single bead of sweat rolled down my spine. I glanced at my daughters, who still looked skeptical but had at least stopped pouting. Then, at Mikael, who was already heading upstairs with the gift, giving Leonidas a casual wave. I tited my head. It’s strange. Did Mikael already know Leonidas was coming? And why wasn’t he being as protective as usual? After standing there in silence for too long, I finally decided to accept the invitation. “Of course. Let me just finish up with these two first.”
Leonidas smiled warmly. “Take your time. I’ll try not to traumatize them any further”
Alice and Anna stuck their tongues out at him in unison, and I couldn’t hold back my laughter.
“Make yourself comfortable, Leonidas.”
“Of course, Ruby.”
My eyes widened, and I immediately turned to face him. Leonidas wore an unreadable expression, and I felt as if my entire world had just crumbled beneath my feet.
“What did you just say?”
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