Fortunately, he did not have to induct them into the pack or clarify that she had borne them and remained a member of the pack. His expulsion of her had not rendered her disloyal, hence the children were legitimate pack members and already linked to him and the pack. At the very least, he did not need to intimidate them with a blood tie and the ceremonial dagger; he believed that inflicting harm on his son would not ameliorate the situation.
He discovered the three youngsters behind the pack-house with Dani and Robyn, constructing the snowman the girls had mentioned. He smiled at them, and both females waved back. Both were attired nearly identically; fortunately, they emitted somewhat distinct scents, otherwise he would have struggled to distinguish between them.
He glanced at his watch and then at Robyn, emphasising, “I’m on my lunch break, Luke,” he whispered.
“Understood.” Luke acknowledged, although he saw that it was somewhat late for the guy to be having lunch. “May I participate in the enjoyment?”He grinned at the children.
Both of his daughters smiled at him, while Maddis was fully attentive, purring so loudly that he had to clear his throat and thump his chest in response to Dani’s peculiar gaze. “Moderate your tone,” he advised Maddis. “Dani, remember, is human.”
He approached and participated in the merriment as the girls beckoned him, mentally lamenting as he observed Karis retreat, while simultaneously moving nearer to Dani. The youngster, his own son, harboured a distinct aversion for him, which was unequivocally evident, and it pained him significantly to witness the cessation of his play, while he only stood by and observed from the sidelines.
His mere presence had prevented him from engaging with his siblings. He inhaled deeply and then crouched down in front of the youngster, “I will not harm you, Karis.” I am your father.
Observed the boy lift an eyebrow at him and noticed Bella present within the lad. Although he may resemble him, he is entirely his mother’s offspring. That singular glance conveyed much to him; she would be obstinate and resistant, just as she had always been. Desirable attributes in an Alpha Wolf for safeguarding the pack and negotiating partnerships. However, he was only a boy, expected to be joyful and untroubled like his sisters at that moment.
“Inquire freely,” he proposed.
“Where were you located?”The youngster declared.
Luke groaned; he had already posed that question. However, how could one elucidate the situation to a five-year-old? Luke doubted that revealing the truth—that he had exiled the boy’s mother—would endear him to the child. He was also uncertain about what Bella had conveyed to him.
“It is complex,” he said.
“That is a mature way of indicating that you prefer not to disclose information.” Karis retorted directly at him. Additional nuances of his mother.
“Offspring…”
“Karis,” the child said. “That is my name; I am not your son.” He murmured before turning and departing with a stomp.
Luke’s eyes widened in shock at his son’s remarks, and he felt a pang of grief in his chest, which even affected his wolf, Maddis, who appeared pained by his son’s statement. Observed his kid angrily depart and take a seat on a picnic chair at a table. The females then departed to join him. Flanking him on either side, both females gazed up at him.
He contemplated the extent of the triplets’ connection, which appeared to be significant based on his observations. They pondered whether they could sense one other’s suffering or emotions, aware that in the wolfen realm, this connection manifested after they embraced their wolves. It was quite probable that they would never be separated; he said the girls would either share the same Mate or produce twins of their own.
“Everything will be fine, Luke,” Robyn attempted to reassure him.
He remained silent as he stood and observed them; he was unable to approach and elicit the boy’s affection. They remained seated together, and he was uncertain about how to act or what to articulate at that moment.
“What can one genuinely anticipate?”Dani remarked, “After observing how his mother appeared upon returning from here.” She emphasised the phrase ‘from here’ so strongly that Luke understood she had deliberately avoided stating ‘What he did to her.’
Robyn swiftly positioned herself in front of her, redirected her, and gently nudged her towards the triplets, distancing her from him and Maddis. Robyn was aware, indeed, everyone in this pack had witnessed Maddis’s fury; Robyn had nearly received a severe thrashing himself just a few days prior.
The guy want to avoid the wrath of Maddis or Luke being directed upon his Mate. He glanced at his brother and murmured, “It’s fine,” before turning and walking away. She resembled Bella’s sister and had witnessed the injuries firsthand, he presumed. Was equally furious about it as the youngster was.
The youngsters were enjoying themselves with their aunt Dani and Robyn until he arrived. He would go for the time being, maybe allowing them to revisit it in his absence. He want them happiness in this place.
He may have required Bella to converse with Karis in an attempt to persuade her to assist in gaining the boy’s acceptance of him. It was evident to him that Karis would not engage with him until he had answers to his inquiry, “Where were you?”‘
He remained in his office, contemplating the futility of divulging the entire truth to him, aware that it would not ameliorate the situation. It will probably simply intensify the boy’s hatred against him. It may potentially influence the girls’ perceptions of him, something he wished to avoid. He needed to devise a solution promptly.
Neither Luke nor Maddis wished to hear such comments from their son again; they have caused significant pain and continue to harm just by knowing his feelings. Contemplated whether this was like to a parent’s experience when a child repudiates them. Maddis was exceedingly silent, which is undesirable. Neither he nor his wolf desired the youngsters to uncover the truth; he needed to discover something akin to it, he presumed, anything that would resonate as authentic.
