The 5-time Rejected Gamma & the Lycan King novel Chapter 44

Chapter 44

Annie dropped her humour and reciprocated Lucianne’s serious demeanor, “They’re alright. But it’s always a worry when the kids are in school. Waiting for the time to pass, and just hoping that they’ll come home safely is pure torture.”

“Let’s hope the case can be closed soon.” Lucianne said with furrowed brows.

Suddenly, Lucianne felt her dress being gently tugged. She looked at the source, and her voice turned soft as she bent down to greet the little boy, “Hello, Russell. How was school today?”

“Hello, Aunt Lucy.” He wrapped his little arms around Lucianne’s neck right after he said that. It didn’t matter how many times Russell hugged her, her heart would melt every single time. When he let her go, he asked, “Aunt Lucy, can you come play with me?”

Lucianne already looked guilty that she had to disappoint him, “Well.no, sweetheart. Aunt Lucy has some work to do. But I promise to play with you one day, okay?”

His already-large eyes widened as he asked innocently, “Is Aunt Lucy catching bad guys?” Lucianne smiled, “Yes, Russell. And we have to catch them fast so everyone will be safe. Hm?”

Russell hugged her again as he whimpered into her ear, “Be careful of bad guys, Aunt Lucy. When I grow up, I’ll protect Aunt Lucy from bad guys.” Lucianne was holding back her tears a s she held Russell before releasing him.

She pecked a kiss on Russell’s head and said, “You’re a brave boy, Russell. Go play with Rita now, okay?” He nodded dotingly with an adorable smile, and showed those cute dimples before disappearing from the living room.

Annie’s surprised voice than rang through the room, “Wow! You’re really good with kids!”

Lucianne stood up after Russell disappeared. She then spoke in her normal voice, “Well, they’re easy to be with. No ulterior motives. No ill-intentions. Easy to read. Just pure, little creatures.”

Annie then asked curiously, “Were the kids from your pack like this around you?”

Lucianne said, “Yeah, pretty much. It’s most likely because I’m the smallest werewolf everywhere I go. So the kids kinda see me as almost being one of them. The most daring ones even interrupt the training sessions with my warriors just to make me promise that I would play with them on the weekends.”

Annie then smiled and said, “I don’t think it’s your size, Lucy. There’s this warmth you bring that amplifies when you see a child. It feels welcoming and assuring. I think that’s why Russell was drawn to you, so much so that it made your mate jealous.” 2

“I’m sorry, what?” Lucianne asked in disbelief. Christian started laughing again. Lucianne

Lucianne was completely lost for words. He made her feel special, yearned and loved. She pecked another kiss on his cheek, making his smile spread wider across his face.