Chapter 25 2 % 8 +16 ) Knightly It's been a long time since I've let my wolf out and he did what he usually does . He took control and when I opened my eyes I was lying in the middle of a field . At the very least , he didn't leave the territory . It's probably because the pups are here and our mate . Our very human mate . Getting back to the packhouse was difficult . My body is sore , but the more I move the better I feel . It was a little past four in the morning when I got back and I panicked when I didn't see them in my room . With my newly found senses , I scented her to the room down the hall . I had to see them and when I opened the door to peek inside , the twins were asleep . Phoebe was sitting on the floor next to the coffee table with her back to me . She had her headphones on as she worked on two different laptops . I went back to my room and cleaned up . It's surreal having her sit at my table . Even more , sitting here with Ayrie on my lap as she eats off my plate . My wolf isn't itching to overpower me right now . He's calm . Watching her . Taking her in . Aizen must sense him because he looks at me as if he wants to approach but he's wry . He has really good instincts . It was one of the first things I noticed . He hasn't taken his eyes off me and Ayrie . My wolf takes pride in the innocent way she approaches us . How she lets us feed her . How she can't stop talking . Once in a while , she'll toss a question at her brother to include him and he'll play along . The wolf likes that he's protective of her . Of both of them , because he hasn't left our mate's side . He's taking in details and I'm here for it . This is the first time we're on the same page and I'm enjoying his demeanor . " Grandma said you have a puppy , " Aizen says . The accent throws me off . This is the first time he addresses me so I never really caught onto it . Ayrie's is much worse . It gets insanely cute when she gets excited and tries to get something out in a single breath . " Uncle Idiot said he is the puppy , " Ayrie says with confidence making us all laugh . " Elliot , " Phoebe corrects her . She's the only one who doesn't laugh , but she's fighting it . " She met Elliot ? " I ask after she corrects herself . " Yeah , he came to welcome you home . We showed the twins the animals , " Mom answers . " He headed back to the city last night , " " I'm sorry I missed him , " " Me too . He is so funny , " Ayrie nods . " I misses him too , " " You liked him ? " I can't help my smile . " Mhm , he's your brother . Like Aizen is mine , " she points at him with a piece of bacon . " And Auntie Tessa is your baby sister , " " That's right . Do you like her? " " She's fun . She let me braid her hair . Mommy don't let me do that no more , " " And I would recommend for you guys not to let her either , " Phoebe tucks her hair behind her ear . " I had to all off the last time , " " That's something you might want to inform us of sooner ," Tessa looks at her wide - eyed . We all laugh when Ayrie lets out an evil little laugh . " What did you do to Mommy ? " I ask . " Nothing ," she giggles . " She crazy glued stickers and beads in her braids , " Aizen snickers . " And she looked like a princess , " Ayrie defends herself . " Now she's Mulan . I want Pochantas ," 1/3 2 % 會 Chapter 25 " It was my fault I left the glue out . I had been working on her Lava Girl costume , " Phoebe rolls her eyes . " But that's not the only time I've had to cut something out of my hair . Don't let her brush your hair with any kind of comb , " " You're naughty . " Tessa teases . " No , " Ayrie sings playfully . " I'm a princess good girl , " " No , " Aizen sings mocking her . She takes a piece of egg , and using her middle finger she flicks it across the table with insane accuracy . Aizen barely manages to dodge it . " Ayrie , " Phoebe levels her with a glare and she immediately presses her back against me . " Sorry , Icy , " she says quietly . " Did you see that ? " Tessa mouths trying to hide her laughter . My parents don't hide how much they enjoyed that . " We don't play with our food , " I say taking a napkin to clean her hand . " Are you mad , D.A.D. ? " I rather she calls me daddy , but this is just as cute . " No , but I will be if you do it again , " I meet her gaze . " Je vous promets que je ne le ferai pas , " she rushes out . I look up at Phoebe . " She says she promises it won't happen again , " she explains . Ayrie slides off my lap and crawls under the table to go to her . She leans in and whispers in her ear . " Non , il ne repartira plus " she whispers something else . " Nous allons rester ici pendant un petit moment , " " Why ? I want to go home , " Aizen says and glares at me from across the table . " Il me fait peur , " Phoebe looks up at me and sighs . " We're going to excuse ourselves for a minute , " she says and takes them away . " Translation ? " I ask . " Ayrie thinks you're going to leave because she was naughty and asked when they were going home . Phoebe told her they were staying here for a while and Aizen said he was scared of you , " Tessa repeats . " He's got good instincts ," My Dad is quick to try and make me feel better . " He'll warm up to you , " " Thank you for breakfast , " I get up and kiss my mom and sister on the head before giving my Dad a squeeze on his shoulder . His hand immediately comes up to pat mine . " Try appeal to him a little more , Knight . He likes animals . He's very gentle , but also very aware of his surroundings . He's not too different from you , " he advises . " Thanks , Dad , " I say and head up to my room . " It is always fucking awesome when Knight visits , " Tessa laughs . " Shut up , you're brother isn't here for your amusement , " Dad growls . I head up to my room . His scent is strongest . His fear is a soft hot caramel scent . I have every intentiorf of giving them some space but I stop when I reach for the door and quietly move closer to their room . The only sound I hear is her low humming . I crouch down and push the door open as quietly as I can to see her sitting in the center of the bed . Aizen is wrapped around her while she runs her fingers through his hair Ayrie is resting her head on her lap playing with the bear that brought us together . I quietly pull the door to how she left it and stand . 2/3 16:44 Fri , 9 May Chapter 25 ཊཱི , 2 % 20 I glare at my mother when i turn to find her standing behind me . She points at the door urging me to go inside . I don't move a muscle . She growls lowly and points at the door again . Now , she mouths . I sigh and turn back to the door . This is all kinds of messed up . I don't know what to do . She then taps on the door and then takes off running . I have to remind myself that she's my mother . With no other choice , I push the door open to see her looking up at me . She sets Aizen down next to Ayrie and tells them not to make a mess . She comes over to me and steps out of the room without shutting the door all the way . " I'm sorry . They're not used to other people being around like this . That's my fault . I'm super protective , " she clears her throat . " I should be the one apologizing . I- " I crank my neck until it pops . " Are you okay ? " she places her hand on my arm and I feel it the way I did when we first met . The burst of energy of our bond . It takes my breath away and I take a step back . She crosses her arms over her chest , but she doesn't seem to take offense . " I haven't- " I swallow the growl my wolf pushes on me for breaking contact with her . " I haven't been a werewolf since- " " Is there something I can do to help ? " she asks . I search her face to see that she's serious . Her pretty dark blue eyes are filled with concern for me and I don't know what the fuck to do with that . " I have to learn to control him again . There will be times when I have to go away because of that ," 3/3