The Werewolf King’s Runaway Queen
Chapter 139

Alissa Soleil's POV

I woke up to the sound of Astro's cry and I immediately got up.

I saw Lia and Eero also wake up.

"I got it" I said as I walked over to Astro's crib.

I carefully got him out of his crib and held him.

"It's okay, bud. Aunt Ali is here" I muttered.

He immediately stopped crying and I smiled as I cradled him to calm him down.

Once he was okay, I turned to look at Lia.

Both Lia nd Eero were watching me.

"What?" I asked innocently.

"You're really good with kids" Eero pointed out.

"Didn't I tell you many times before? My bestfriend is the best" Lia said proudly.

I chuckled.

"I think it's time to nurse Astro again" I said.

Lia nodded and I walked to her as Eero helped her sit up to breastfeed Astro.

I handed Lia her baby and she started nursing him.

"I'll go down and see if breakfast is ready so you cam eat after you feed Astro. I'll also check if the Asi and Eeri are already awake" I said. "Thank you" Lia thanked me and I nodded at her.

"I'll be back soon" I said and she nodded.

I went out of Lia's room and went to the kids' room beside Lia's to check on them.

I peeked inside and they were still sleeping so I headed down instead of waking them up.

I went downstairs and went straight to the kitchen.

"Good morning, your majesty" the helpers greeted as they saw me.

"Please. Call me Soleil. I don't feel comfortable being called that because I'm no longer royalty" I said.

The helpers glanced at each other and hesitantly nodded.

"May I ask if breakfast will be done soon? I wanted Liana to eat breakfast after nursing her baby" I told them. "Breakfast will be done in 10 minutes, your maje-miss Soleil" the cook said.

I smiled and nodded.

"I'll wait for it then" I said.

Then, I excused myself and I got my phone from my pocket and dialed Ma's number.

She picked up after a few rings and I said good morning and asked her how she was and all that.

She had plans this morning so we couldn't chat much.

After that, I dialed Cal's number.

He's shift starts in an hour so.

He picked up almost immediately "Soleil"

"Good morning" I greeted him.

"Good morning. You're uo quite early"

"I am. I slept in Lia's room and Astro woke up so I'm also up and I'm waiting for breakfast to be done" I said. "Did you get any sleep?"

"A few hours but it's not like I'm not used to the long sleepless hours" I said.

"Still"

"I'm fine, Cal" I assured him.

Cal sighed from the other line.

"Cal" I said.

"I'm just worried about you is all"

"You don't need to be. Cal, I'm completely fine here and also, I can take care of myself just fine" I told him.

After that, we talked a bit more until Cal had to leave for work.

"Goodluck today. Say hi to my patients for me if you see them" I said.

"I will. Get some rest. I'll see you when you get back"

Then, we ended the call.

"Ali"

I turned around and saw Lucas.

"Lucas" I said.

"You're up early" he said.

"Oh I was helping Lia take care of Astro" I said.

"Is that so?" he said and I nodded.

"Have you had breakfast yet?" he asked.

I shook my head.

"No. It wasn't prepared yet" I said then looked at my watch.

"But I think it is now" I stated.

"You want to eat together?" he offered.

"I need to bring food to Lia first then wake Asi and Eeri up" I said.

"Let me help you then" he said.

I immediately agreed because I wouldn't mind a hand.

We went to the kitchen together and git food for Lia so she can eat then we headed downstairs.

"I just realized you can ask the helpers to bring these" he said.

"It's more special if we bring it" I said with a shrug and Lucas chuckled at that.

We got to Lia's room and knocked first then entered.

She was already finished nursing while Eero held Astro trying to make him burp.

"Omg you guys" Lia said as we put down the tray of food in front of her.

"Thank you" she said batting her lashes.

I chuckled.

"Eat up" I said and Lia nodded.

"I'll wake the kids up and make them eat breakfast. You cozy up here for the mean time with Astro and Eero" I said. Lia smiled.

"Thank you, Ali" she said and I gave her a smile before leaving the room with Lucas.

Lucas and I then went to Asi and Eeri's room.

We walked over to the bed where the kids were sleeping and I gently sat down and gave them gentle pats.

"Asila. Eero" I called out their names.

"Wake up, sweethearts" I said still tapping them awake.

Asi first moved and opened her eyes.

I smiled.

"Good morning, beautiful" I greeted her" Asi smiled.

"Good morning, aunt Ali" she said with a yawn.

I lightly squeezed her cheek then turned to Eeri.

Asi gently shook him.

"E, wake up. Aunt Ali is here" she said.

Eeri stretched as he opened his eyes.

He still seemed like he was in a sleepy daze.

Then, he looked at me and rubbed his eyes.

"Hi, bud. Good morning" ai greeted him.

He smiled at me shyly.

"Good morning" he greeted back with a blush.

I smiled at the both of them.

"Why don't we wash up and go down for breakfast. How does that sound?" I asked.

They both nodded and got off the bed and went to the bathroom to wash up.

Asi was helping Eeri so I didn't intervene and just let them do their thing as we waited for them.

"Did you know?" Lucas suddenly spoke.

"Know what?" I asked curiously.

"Both Asi and Eeri only became comfortable with me after they turned a year old" he said.

"Really? Was it because you guys didn't see each other as much?" I asked.

Lucas shook his head.

"No. We actually saw each other quite often during those times" he said.

"It was the same with Luke. The kids even took a longer time to cozy up to them" he told me.

"Really? They seem so friendly and sociable though and they're getting along with me nicely even if we all just met" I said. "Yeah well they're only like that to you" he said.

"Me?" I said.

Lucas nodded.

"They usually take a longer time to actually get close to someone" he said then looked at me.

"I guess you're their only exception" he added.

I was fluttered by that.

The kids finished washing up and they rushed to me and held my hand.

"Auntie, can we see mommy, daddy amd Astro first before eating breakfast?" Asi asked.

I nodded.

"Of course" I said.

We got out of theirs room and into their mom's room.

They gave their parents and baby brother hug and kisses before going with us again.

Then, we made our way downstairs to eat breakfast together.

The kids just held my hand along the way.

We went to the dining hall and I sat the kids down and we were served with our food.

I attended to the kids' needs first before I started eating.

"Asi, Eeri, who do you like more? Uncle Lucas or Aunt Ali?" Lucas suddenly asked.

I shook my head ij disbelief as I chuckled.

Asi looked at me then at her uncle and thne at me and then at Lucas again.

"Auntie Ali" she giggled.

Lucas pouted and I smiled.

"Thank you, baby girl" I said a and Lia smiled at me with a proud face.

"And you, Eeri? You like uncle Lucas more, don't you, buddy?" Lucas asked hopeful.

But Eeri didn't even look at him. He just looked at me as his cheeks blushed. "Auntie" he said.

I smiled even more slightly pinching his cheek.

I stuck my tongue out to Lucas for trying to play the who's the favorite game.

Lucas was only slightly sulky.

After we finished breakfast, we went to the living room and I babysat the kids since Lia was asleep again.

We were all watching videos on the television when suddenly, someone tapped my shoulder and I turned around to look to see a bouquet of flowers in front of my face. I looked at the helper who was holding it.

"Miss Soleil, his highness sent you a bouquet of flowers" she said and gave the bouquet to me.

I held it in confusion.

"For what?" I asked baffled.

"He mentioned there was a message card in the bouquet" she said.

I saw the card and took it then opened it.

'Thank you for staying longer. Here's a bouquet of fresh flowers to start your day and just a reminder that I'm not giving up on you' - Luke

I raised a brow at the letter.

Then, I glanced at Lucas.

"What is your brother up to?" I said.

Lucas shrugged as he too looked confused.

"I'm not sure. This is the first time he sent someone flowers" he said.

I bit my lower lip not knowing what to think of this.

I politely dismissed the helper and put the bouquet down.

Both Lucas and I stared at it for a few moments.

"I knew Luke has changed but this. This is epic" he said with a chuckle.

I subtly glared at him and he cleared his throat.

"Where even is he?" I asked.

"Oh he went out really early in the morning to visit a pack, I think. He'll be back in the afternoon" he said.

So I have to wait until the afternoon to talk to him about this?

Okay.

While I was in complete confusion, Asi enjoyed the flowers because she liked them.

We continued what we were doing and Liana, Eero and Astro joined us in the living room a litter before lunch time.

We ate lunch together.

I was still thinking about the flowers.

I know Luke confessed to me but he didn't have to go this far to keep telling me.

I've receive plenty of flowers/bouquets before.

Most of them I threw out.

The only one I ever kept it is if it was from Ma, Calum, Calum's family and patients I'm closed with.

I don't accept the ones that were sent by schoolmates in college or in med school or a fellow resident or a senior doctor and just guys seeking for a romantic relationship in general.

Receiving flowers from Luke quite literally threw me off because it wasn't like him.

"Oh yeah. I saw a bouquet earlier but almost forgot to ask whose it was" Lia suddenly brought it up.

Lucas and I glanced at each other.

"It's aunt Ali's, mommy. Uncle Luke gave it to her" Asi said.

Lia's eyes widened.

"Luke? As in my oldest brother Luke? He sent flowers?" she said looking at me.

I looked away feeling embarrassed.

"Yeah that Luke" Lucas said.

"Why would he send you flowers?" Lia said and I knew she was asking me.

"A simple token of gratitude for staying with you" I said.

That wasn't a lie but it wasn't the complete truth either.

"Is Luke trying to make a pass at you? Again? After 13 years?" she said.

I couldn't speak.

"He is?!" Lia exclaimed with wide eyes.

"He is?" Lucas also asked.

I coughed.

"No, it's not like that. I don't think that's Luke's intention. It's just a thank you give and it's nothing more than that-" I kept explaining it.

"I'm pursuing Alissa again, yes"

We all turned our head to look at the owner of the voice as he arrived at the dining hall.

"Uncle Luke!" Asi squealed.

I gulped as I saw Luke and then our eyes met.

I immediately looked away.

"What?" Lia said with furrowed brows.

"I'm pursuing Alissa. Courting her" Luke repeated.

It didn't sound better than the first one.

"Oh yeah? It seemed like yesterday you were throwing another tantrum and starting an argument with her?" Lia said.

Eero held Lia's hand on the table.

Lia looked at him and he motioned to the kids.

Lia bit her lower lip and sighed.

Then, he looked at Luke.

"This conversation isn't done. We're talking later" Lia said.

I stood up and I pulled Luke out of there.

We reached the living room and I glared at him.

"You really felt the need to tell them?" I said in disbelief

"Why not?" he said.

I raised a brow at him and he just looked at me.

I

sighed.

What am I supposed to do with this guy?

I literally cannot with him anymore.

"You didn't think how everyone else will react to this? You pursuing your ex-wife" I said.

"Technically we didn't officially end our marriage" he pointed out.

"Luke" I slightly scolded.

Luke

sighed.

"I don't care what anyone else thinks, Alissa. My main focus is on you" he said.

I bit the inside of my lower lip.

This guy is just unbelievable.