Chapter 89

ELARA

Things were not fine. The aftermath of the situation was exactly why I'd been scared of revealing the truth.

Since the previous day after the samples were taken, Ronan hadn't been home. What bothered me the most was the fact that the twins were very sad and worried.

They didn't exactly know what the problem was, but they knew their father was mad about something and hadn't been home because of it.

"Aunty, do you think daddy will come home today?" Tessa asked, lifting her head from her drawing book to look at me.

I stuttered for words. "He's not taking our calls. And we were supposed to show him some pictures," she made a pout.

Theo nodded, showing his agreement.

My heart clenched painfully. Ronan hadn't been taking their calls? Was that necessary?

This-This was exactly what I feared. The whole thing affecting the kids. I was scared Ronan would stop loving these kids.

"Don't worry. I'm sure he's just very busy. Daddy will be home, okay?" I ruffled their hair.

Theo took up his writing tab, and after a few seconds, showed me what he wrote on it. "Can you take us to him?"

"Do you know where he is?" Tessa asked.

My mouth opened and closed for sometime, unable to come up with a response.

"I uh... I don't really know if-"

"Please, aunty. We're worried about him." "I'm sorry, honey, but I don't know where he is."

The kids exchanged glances.

"We think we might do," Tessa whispered. "Daddy has a private vacation home. We think that's where he goes to when he's mad."

Oh.

"B-But we don't know where it is,". Theo spoke with difficulty.

Against my will, I found myself asking around for Ronan's vacation home. I was actually scared of what his reaction might be if I showed up with his kids, but I think he was wrong for ignoring them. They didn't have a hand in any of these. He shouldn't let them suffer for the mistakes of their mother.

I had to contact Finn to get the truth. He was reluctant, of course. Then I reminded him of when I helped him with Rowan and made him understand he owed me a favour. Turned our the guy was more reasonable than I thought. Although he did warn me never to mention to Ronan that I got the info from him.

I wore a simple pair of jeans and a black top. Just before I left the room, I slipped the scan out of my drawer to look at it.

A longing smile painted my lips as I traced the edges with my fingers.

My babies. Our babies.

Perhaps, if they were alive, things would be different for Ronan. Maybe he wouldn't feel much like a loser.

I tucked the picture back into my drawer before leaving the room.

Vivienne wasn't home-she hadn't been since morning and nobody knew where she was. So, I couldn't tell her I was taking the kids to Ronan.

Hopefully, the nanny would when she asks.

It was about two hours drive to get to the location Finn had given me. The place was so quiet and private, with numerous flowers and trees decorating the pathway.

When we reached the gate, the securities fortunately let us in after recognizing the kids and me.

I drove through for a couple of minutes before I reached the main house. The mansion, actually.

I took out a moment to admire the beauty of the place. It was beyond stunning! Who would've known that Ronan had something like that just wasting around as a vacation home?

I exited the car with the kids, my eyes still darting around the place. There were four cars in the lot, cars that weren't in Ironcrest. So, obviously, aside the numerous cars in Ironcrest, he had extra ones just waiting here.

In the corner of the compound was a huge waterfall, the a coming out of the mouth of a built-up wolf. It was magnificent.

The mansion looked like a vacation home indeed, because it looked so peaceful.

Holding the kids' hands, I walked to the front door and knocked.

A young woman in an apron opened up almost immediately.

"Good evening, ma'am." She dipped her head. Her eyes beamed when she saw the kids. "Tessa! Theo! How're you, dearests?"

"We're fine Ms. Delgado," Tessa answered while Theo nodded.

"Is Alpha Ronan in?" I brought the woman's attention back to me.

"Oh. Yes, he-does he know you're coming?"

Just as she asked, I noticed a movement behind her. Then, Ronan appeared.

He stood behind the woman, his impressive height towering over her.

I'd do anything to see the expression on my face. I'd bet I looked like a child drooling at her favorite snack.

The Alpha was wearing simple black pants with a black turtleneck top. His hands were casually slipped into his pockets, and if it wasn't the most simple, yet charming sight I'd seen.

I tried to shut them out-the memories-but failed woefully. They hit me like a storm, filling my every senses.

I felt his lips on mine, his hands all over my body, his sweet scent, his moans.

I cleared my throat and dragged my eyes to the floor. What was wrong with me?

"Daddy!" Tessa and Theo chorused as they ran to him.

The woman had stepped out of the way, giving them access to the grumpy-looking Alpha. To my relief, he welcomed them with a bright look.

Thank goodness. I'd been scared he'd push them off or something. "Hey. How're you doing?" He dropped to a crouch, tousling their hair.

"We're fine, daddy. We were worried about you."

He smiled and straightened up. "Why don't you go with Mrs. Delgado? She'll give you some milk in the kitchen."

When he looked at me, his eyes were hard. "With me, Elara."