Chapter 153: Alpha’s Call 

Ruby’s POV 

“Hi, Mommy!” 

Alice burst into the house first, followed by Anna and their elementary school friend. 

“Hello, sweetheart. Did you have fun?” 

I bent down to their level and adjusted the collar of Anna’s dress, smiling at her little friend. The girl shyly returned my greeting. 

“We did it!” 

Anna nodded enthusiastically. That was the moment she began to tell me about their experience at the city play center. Anna’s friend’s mother had asked my permission to take the twins there for a fun day out. I thought it wouldn’t hurt to let them enjoy some time away from the pack’s territory. Things aren’t as segmented now as they were in past years. 

“Did you thank Aunt Ellen?” 

Anna and Alice nodded in unison. “YES!” 

“Good girls.” 

I gently tapped their noses and led them into the family room. It was more spacious there, perfect for continuing their playtime. Kids are always like that. Teir world revolves around school, play, and sleep. I still get anxious seeing how fast they’re growing. It’s hard to let go. 

I brought out plenty of snacks for them. Just as I was about to return to work, an idea crossed my mind. I reached for my phone and aimed the camera at the twins and their friend. The shot turned out great. I immediately sent it to Killian, hoping he’d see it soon. 

I hadn’t communicated with him since last night. I had thought about calling him but was too afraid I’d be bothering him, so I held myself back. A few moments later, my phone rang, displaying his name on the screen. 

I walked a fair distance away from the children before pressing the green button to answer the call. The line connected. 

“Hi. I saw the picture.” 

I could hear the rasp and fatigue in his voice. 

“Killian, are you okay?” 

He chuckled on the other end. “Yeah, it’s just that a king’s schedule is a bit more abnormal than that of ordinary people.” 

I winced at the thought of the entire scene. I could hear Leonidas’s voice in the background, along with several others I didn’t recognize. 

“Make time to rest. Without the King, the whole place would fall apart,” I advised him gently. 

“How thoughtful. I wish you were here.” 

I felt my cheeks flush instantly. I cleared my throat and shifted awkwardly in place. Killian only chuckled, waiting for my 

response. 

“I’m sure you’re blushing,” he teased. 

I glared, even though the culprit wasn’t in sight. “I am not!” 

“Lying isn’t your strong suit, darling. Find another passion.” 

The conversation drifted into playful teasing and traded jokes. I had worried that I might be disturbing him, but Killian reassured me he had a bit of free time. The people around him were merely carrying out orders, as he put it-“irresponsible shrimp–brained lackeys.” 

I scolded him to watch his words–every head in that room could clearly hear him. Killian didn’t care one bit. In fact, he doubled down with even more grumbling. The call ended when it was time for the Lycan King to resume his meeting. With a reluctant heart, I let him go and ended the call first. 

I leaned against the wall, my hand resting on my chest. A pleasant flutter pulsed beneath my palm, just like it always did when I thought of Killian–or once, Mikael. It felt strange, how quickly I’d fallen into the rhythm of Killian’s affection. Especially given how messy our shared history had been–like the kind of history only written by victors. 

I pressed a hand to my forehead, reminding my Successfully unlocked! eling. Mikael had supported me to keep loving, just as my heart would always carry a piace for him 

Just as I was about to put away my phone, a visitor came by. For a split second, I hoped it was Killian only for that hope to break when I saw the new Beta standing at the door. I kept my expression warm as I greeted him. 

“Hi, Alex. Is there something you need?” I asked. 

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Chapter 153: Alpha’s Call 

“Sorry to bother you, Lady Torrance. The Alpha has summoned you to the Den.” 

“Is it urgent, Beta?” 

Alex shook his head. “I’m not sure. He simply asked me to bring you to him.” 

“Ah, alright. Just give me a moment.” 

I called out into the family room, telling the twins and their friend not to play outside while I was gone. After closing the door, I nodded at Alex and followed him to meet Alpha Jayden. 

This wasn’t the first time he had summoned me. But for some reason, this one felt different from the usual calls. A waye of anxiety washed over me, and cold sweat dampened my palms. Whatever this was about, I hoped it wasn’t something bad. When we arrived at the Den, Jayden was in the middle of a conversation with someone. He raised a hand in a gesture that told me to wait for a moment. Alex had already left, his task complete. It wasn’t long before Jayden’s conversation with his guest came to an end. 

“Rosalyn. Come in,” he said. 

I obeyed and greeted him politely. Jayden waved his hand dismissively. I chuckled as he made a remark about how I was still acting so formal and stiff like a dried rag. 

“Seriously, how long are you going to keep up this soldier attitude?” Jayden grumbled. 

I took a seat on the sofa across from him, the corner of my lips twitching in amusement. 

“It’s hard to change, Alpha. After all, you’re the leader of this pack.” 

Jayden made a face. “That title is so outdated, Rosalyn. You’re family. Familiarity should come first.” 

I always felt at peace whenever Jayden reminded me that I was more than just his sister–in–law. He and everyone in this pack had treated me with nothing but kindness. They had welcomed me with open arms, even when my parents, who were lone wolves, had been so easily cast aside. 

“Anyway, there’s a topic I want to talk to about.” 

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The atmosphere shifted into something slightly more serious. Jayden set down his teacup and looked directly at me. “Are you in a relationship again with Killian Rudwick?” 

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