Addison's deep thoughts were suddenly interrupted by a cheerful voice.
"Uncle! Addison! You're both back!"
Mila came gliding out from within the room, her grace and elegance ever-present, but her admiration and joy sparkled brightly in her eyes. The moment she laid eyes on the Alpha King and Addison, a radiant smile bloomed across her face as she rushed forward to greet them.
Trailing behind Mila were Aiden and Kyle, darting about with the boundless energy only pups could have. Behind them, their grandmother followed at a gentle pace, watching the children play with their aunt, a helpless chuckle slipping past her lips.
The heavy cloud in Addison's heart lifted at the sight. All the bitterness weighing her down seemed to melt away. She bent down and swept her children into her arms—one on each side—and held them close. Their laughter echoed in the corridor like sunlight breaking through the gloom.
