After I left Alpha father and son went crazy with regret

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His sharp green eyes studied her, calm yet observant.

"You're out alone?" he asked casually.

Nora hesitated before nodding. "Yeah. Just taking a walk."

Cole didn't pry. Instead, he glanced at Abby. "She's been talking about you ever since that day."

Abby nodded enthusiastically. "I told Uncle that you're my hero! You saved me!"

Nora's heart softened. She crouched down, ruffling Abby's hair. "You're very brave yourself."

Cole watched them, his expression unreadable.

"Did you bring Alex with you?" he asked after a moment.

Nora shook her head. "No. He's with his father."

Something flickered in Cole's eyes, but he said nothing. Abby tugged on Nora's sleeve. "Play with me?"

Nora hesitated.

She barely knew Cole. Staying longer wasn't necessary.

Sensing her hesitation, Cole spoke.

"She doesn't have many friends," he said quietly, lowering his gaze. "She's shy. But for some reason, she really likes you."

He paused, then added, "If you're free, would you mind keeping her company for a little while?"

Nora looked at Abby, who gazed at her with hopeful eyes.

And then she realized-

She didn't want to be alone either.

"...Alright," she said softly.

Abby squealed in delight as they ran into the park.

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They shifted into their wolf forms-Nora's sleek silver fur standing in contrast to Abby's smaller, lighter coat.

"We're playing werewolf and hunter!" Abby declared. "I'll be the werewolf, and you'll be the hunter!" Nora smiled. "Deal."

The game began.

Nora gave Abby a small head start before chasing her across the field. The little girl was quick, but Nora was faster.

A few times, she deliberately let Abby escape.

Abby laughed, her tail wagging happily as she managed to evade capture.

Then, she suddenly stopped and looked toward Cole.

"Uncle! Help me catch Nora!"

Nora blinked in surprise.

Cole raised an eyebrow. "You want me to join?"

Abby nodded eagerly.

Cole turned to Nora, as if seeking her approval.

Nora hesitated for only a second before nodding. "Why not?"

A small smirk tugged at Cole's lips. "Alright then."

Nora bolted the moment the game restarted.

Cole was fast-far faster than she had anticipated.

His presence was overwhelming, his movements smooth and effortless.

His large black wolf moved with power and precision, closing the distance between them in mere moments.

Nora's heart pounded as she leaped over a fallen log, dodging his attempts to pin her down. For the first time in a long while, she felt truly "alive".

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She ran, her instincts taking over, weaving through the trees, her breath coming in short bursts, Then-

Silence.

She paused, ears perked, listening.

No footsteps.

Had she lost them?

Before she could react, a sudden weight slammed into her.

She tumbled onto the soft grass, pinned beneath a strong body.

A deep, low growl vibrated through the air.

Nora's breath hitched.

noses just inch

Cole's large black wolf loomed over her, his emerald eyes staring down, their noses just inches apart.

His powerful limbs formed a cage around her, preventing any escape.

The warmth of his body pressed against hers, their scents mixing in the cool evening air.

Nora's heart raced.

She felt heat rising in her cheeks-an unfamiliar sensation.

Cole didn't move.

Didn't speak.

He just... watched her.

A shiver ran down her spine.

Nora swallowed, breaking eye contact first.

"...You win," she muttered.

Cole finally stepped back, allowing her to get up.

As she brushed herself off, she refused to meet his gaze.

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For some

reason, she was flustered.

And she didn't know why.

"Aunt Nora, we caught you!"

Abby's excited voice rang out, clear and triumphant. She had been perched on Cole's broad wolf back, using his heightened senses to track down Nora.

Startled, Nora turned, her deep brown eyes widening in surprise. She had been playfully trying to hide, but she hadn't expected Abby to be so persistent. Cole, still in his wolf form, blinked before stepping back. A flicker of embarrassment crossed his face as he shifted back into his human form.

"Alright, alright, you got me," Nora said with a chuckle, brushing her wind-blown hair away from her face. Abby slid off Cole's back, landing on her feet with a little bounce. "I knew we'd find you!" she declared, her grin stretching wide.

For a moment, silence fell between Cole and Nora. The chase had been fun, but now that it was over, the closeness of their encounter settled in. Cole coughed awkwardly and looked away, while Nora smoothed down her jacket, avoiding his gaze.

Then, a voice interrupted his thoughts.

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