Chapter 162
Elena’s POV
With a mixture of love, pain, sadness, and joy in our hearts, we decided to part ways the next morning. The sun had barely risen, and we started preparing to leave the StoneMoon Pack.
Carrying a couple of bags, Deacon and I climbed the stairs down together with Rafael, who was holding onto my
arm.
In the living room, we found Alpha Marc and Luna Kate sitting on the couch with steaming cups of coffee on the coffee table in front of them.
Their heads lifted with longing when they met our eyes.
“Our little hero, come here,” Luna Kate coaxed.
Shyly, Rafael loosened his hold on me and took small, shy steps toward Luna Kate, who welcomed and engulfed him in a warm bear hug.
“Let’s give them some time,” Deacon suggested with his arm supporting my back and gesturing me toward the car parked up front.
Nodding my head, I let out a small smile as we passed by the heartwarming scene of Rafael and his grandparents bidding their goodbyes.
We spent half an hour fixing our luggage and other things in the car. Well, technically, it was only around ten minutes, but we figured we’d give them more time together. Most of the time, we just stayed there, leaning against the car while gazing at the picturesque scene.
I watched as Alpha Marc stood up from his seat, his stern expression now softened as he called out for Rafael and brought him somewhere. By the direction they went through, I’d guess it’s his study room.
They disappeared from our sight, but after a couple of minutes, they returned. Now, Rafael was clutching a wooden box that was polished smooth with age.
“Don’t forget to visit like you promised, pup. We will miss you.” That’s Luna Kate’s words as they walked out to the porch and toward us, hands still holding Rafael’s little ones.
“I will, Grandma.”
Smiling, I stood up properly and faced them. Eyes shifting between Alpha Marc and Luna Kate, I vowed, “Don’t worry, I’ll bring him to visit at least once a year. More if time permits. And if not, you are always welcome in my pack.”
“And so in the kingdom,” Deacon added, earning a broad smile from me.
I’m so freaking lucky to have him in my life.
That’s all I could think when my eyes shifted to him.
Meanwhile, Luna Kate and Alpha Marc both looked satisfied with our words.
“We’ll hold on to that.” After saying that, Alpha Marc crouched down to Rafael’s level and tapped the box he was
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carrying around his arms like it was the most precious thing in the world. “It belonged to your mother. Keep it safe.”
Rafael had nodded solemnly, though I saw the sparkle of curiosity in his eyes as he hugged the box against his chest.
“We’ll get going. Come on, buddy.”
Deacon opened the door for Rafael and me after we gave a short bid with them.
Alpha Marc had his arm around his mate. They both remained standing there, waving their hands and smiling while watching our car getting further and further from them and out of their territory.
The journey back to Deacon’s estate was quiet, most probably because we were all too tired from the days we stayed in the StoneMoon Pack as well, where every second was maximised.
Rafael, who spent the two days interacting with a lot of people, was the most exhausted. Hence, it wasn’t surprising when he looked so drowsy while sitting between Daecon and me at the back of the car.
Nonetheless, he still refused to let go of his new treasure, holding tightly onto it as if he feared that someone might take it from him.
I brushed my fingers on his hair and pulled his head to lean on my shoulder, letting him sleep.
My heart continued to swell at the sight of his innocent face. He had lost so much, yet now, he carried a piece of his parents with him.
When we finally arrived at the palace gates, Rafael stirred awake, blinking sleepily. One hand brushes his eyes while the other holds tight to the box.
“We’re almost there,” I whispered to him as the car took off and headed to Deacon’s estate.
When we finally arrived, we rushed out and stretched our bodies that had gone numb from the long ride.
“You okay?” I asked Rafael after seeing him looking kind of lost while staring at Deacon, who was busy at the back of the car, unloading our bags.
Sleepily, he nodded his head and took slow steps to Deacon, stopping right in front of him, which caused Deacon to halt what he was doing.
“You need anything, Buddy?” Deacon asked, giving all his attention to him.
With surprising seriousness, Rafael nodded his head and pushed the box into his hands.
“This… is for you.” His soft voice echoed around us, leaving both of us in shock at his words.
He’s giving it away?
The way he held it earlier, it almost looked like he wanted to go back to his room and kept it at his side even in his sleep. But he’s giving it away… and to Deacon at that?
Deacon’s brows lifted. “For me?”
Rafael nodded. “Grandpa gave it to me. But… you’re teaching me. You’re helping me. So… I want you to have it.”
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The air stilled around us. My throat tightened at the earnestness in Rafael’s eyes, his small hands still pressing the gift toward Deacon.
“It’s your keepsake…”
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
