After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

Chapter 66

Her heart ached at the sadness in his eyes, but she knew staying any longer would only complicate things.

She knelt in front of him, gently ruffling his hair. "I promise, we'll spend time together soon, okay?" Alex pouted but nodded reluctantly.

After Nora left, Alex turned to Arnold with a small frown. "Dad, Mom left again."

Arnold, who had been watching from the doorway, didn't respond immediately.

His eyes remained fixed on the direction Nora had walked away in, his thoughts unreadable.

Finally, after a long pause, he murmured, "I know."

His voice was quiet, contemplative.

And he said nothing more.

For the next few days, Nora threw herself into work.

Mornings blurred into afternoons, which faded into nights filled with meetings, reports, and endless paperwork.

Her schedule was packed, leaving little room for unnecessary thoughts.

The busy days were exhausting, but they were also comforting.

At least when she was working, she didn't have time to dwell on things she shouldn't be thinking about.

By the time Friday night arrived, she was finally beginning to relax-until her phone rang.

It was Alex.

"Mom!" His voice was bright and excited. "Dad's going away for the weekend. Can you take me out to play?"

Nora hesitated for only a second before replying, "Of course."

She knew that ever since she had moved out, Arnold had been the one taking care of Alex most of the time. But she was still Alex's mother. When Arnold wasn't around, she should be the one looking after him. It was her responsibility.

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A thought crossed her mind. "It's been a while since we went running in the meadow. Do you want to go. there?"

Alex gasped. "Yes! Yes! I love the meadow!"

His excitement brought a smile to her lips.

"Alright," she said. "We'll go this weekend."

The next morning, Nora and Alex arrived at the meadow..

The air was fresh, the grass lush and green. A gentle breeze swept through the open fields, carrying the earthy scent of wildflowers.

This place was special.

Few people knew about it, which made it perfect for wolves to run freely.

It was a sanctuary-somewhere they could let go and be themselves.

But it wasn't without danger.

A winding mountain road ran nearby, and wild animals occasionally roamed the area.

Nora knew she had to be cautious.

To ensure there were no threats, she ran ahead first, checking the path before allowing Alex to follow.

Her body moved with effortless grace, each step powerful yet controlled.

She rarely showed her full strength, but she had always been capable-far more capable than most people realized.

When she was satisfied that everything was safe, she turned back to fetch Alex.

But as she approached, she froze.

A familiar sight met her eyes.

Arnold.

And Linda.

Both of them were there.

And they were talking to Alex.

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Nora's footsteps slowed.

She stood still, watching as they interacted.

Arnold's expression was calm, as always. Linda, on the other hand, was smiling warmly, speaking to Alex with ease.

Then, without hesitation, all three of them shifted into their wolf forms,

Their sleek, powerful bodies moved in perfect harmony as they ran together.

Side by side.

Nora remained where she was, her heart tightening.

She didn't move, didn't call out to Alex.

And then- A voice echoed in her mind.

"I'm here too."

Arnold's voice, cold and distant, rang through their mindlink.

"Alex is with me. You can leave."

Nora closed her eyes for a moment.

Then, exhaling softly, she replied, ""Alright."

She turned around.

And she walked away.

Nora walked through the dimly lit streets, her gaze drifting over the couples strolling hand in hand.

Laughter echoed around her.

Lovers leaned into each other, sharing quiet moments, exchanging sweet nothings. Some walked arm-in- arm, lost in their own worlds, while others sat on park benches, their fingers intertwined.

A bitter taste welled up in her heart.

She had nowhere to go.

She had no one to hold.

Exhaling slowly, she forced herself to look away.

After a moment's thought, she turned her car toward a familiar place.

The nursing home loomed in the distance, its white walls stark against the evening sky.

Nora hesitated before stepping out of the car.

Inside, in one of those cold, sterile rooms, lay the woman who had once been her mother. Laura.

She didn't go inside. She never did.

Instead, she stood in the hallway, watching from behind the glass window.

Her mother was lying quietly in bed, her once vibrant face now pale and tired. The lines of age and pain were etched deeply into her features.

Nora's fingers curled against the glass.

She remembered the stories-the way people used to talk about her mother. The beauty of the pack. A woman with dazzling eyes and a smile that could make any man's heart race.

But now, she was a ghost of her former self.

A woman broken by time and suffering.

Nora swallowed hard.

She couldn't stay long. If Laura woke up and saw her, she might have an episode.

The last time had been bad.

So instead, she left a thick envelope with the nurse, instructing them to take extra care of Laura.

Then she turned away, leaving the past behind her once more.

On the way back, Nora passed a park.

The scent of fresh grass and blooming flowers filled the air. The warmth of spring wrapped around her, soft and gentle.

Families played together, children laughed, and friends gathered in circles, chatting happily.

She stood there for a moment, out of place in the joy surrounding her.

She didn't belong here.

Just as she was about to turn away, a small hand grabbed hers. "Nora!"

She looked down.

Abby.

The little girl she had saved at the hot springs.

Nora blinked in surprise as Abby beamed up at her. "It's you!"

Before she could react, a familiar figure approached.