Desired By Three Alphas; Fated To One novel Chapter 192

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Chapter 192: Home

Callum’s POV

She appeared in the doorway, her boys spilling out ahead of her. Their eyes darted between me and Nathan, sensing the heavy tension in the air. Oscar’s jaw was tight, Oliver’s brows furrowed, and Ozzy clung close to her side. Then my gaze caught hers. Hailee.

For a moment, the world stilled. Ten years hadn’t changed the way she lit up the air around her. Her red hair fell loose, her face pale but still breathlessly beautiful. Her lips pressed tight as if she was holding her breath. And those eyes—eyes that once looked at me with warmth I’d never forgotten—met mine again.

I swallowed hard, keeping my stance steady, though the sight of her shook me more than Nathan’s aura ever could. Nathan turned slightly, blocking her with his shoulder as if shielding her from me. My jaw flexed, but I didn’t move.

"Hailee," Nathan said lowly, his tone softer now, but still firm. "Your ride is here."

She didn’t answer him. Her eyes stayed on me, and for a heartbeat, I thought I saw them soften—just a little.

I stepped forward, closing the gap between us, but kept my voice calm, steady. "I came to take you and the boys, as promised. My packhouse is ready. Everything has been prepared."

Oliver’s face lit up at once. He tugged at her sleeve, his voice eager. "Mama—it’s Alpha Callum. We’re going with him, right? You said today."

Oscar frowned, his green eyes narrowing. "Don’t rush her," he muttered sharply. "This isn’t just about you, Oliver."

The air thickened again, this time from the boys, but Hailee lifted her hand quickly, silencing them. Her chest rose as she drew in a steadying breath. Nathan’s jaw locked tight, his green eyes flashing dangerously, but he said nothing. He only stepped back.

Hailee moved at last, guiding the boys down the steps. The car door was opened by one of my men, and I gestured for her to go first. She hesitated for just a moment, then slid inside with the boys close at her sides. I followed after, the door shutting with a solid thud.

The hum of the engine started, and we pulled away from Nathan’s house. I felt his eyes burning into the back of the car as we left, but I didn’t look back. Not once.

Inside, the air was heavy. Hailee sat pressed against the door, her hands resting protectively on Ozzy and Oscar. Oliver, though—he leaned forward eagerly, his eyes shining, his excitement filling the car.

"Alpha Callum," he said quickly, his voice almost breathless, "is it true you have a training yard bigger than the one here?"

I glanced at him, the corners of my lips tugging faintly. "Yes. And not just swords. Shields, bows, even a field for mock battles. If you want, I’ll show you myself."

His eyes widened, lighting up like sparks. "Really?"

"Yes." My voice softened. "It will be yours to use as much as you like."

My wolf stirred hard inside me, howling, clawing at my chest. The sound was deafening in my head. Mine. My wolf was still howling for Oliver.

Oliver. I clenched my jaw, steadying myself before I could lose control.

Oliver, oblivious to the storm inside me, leaned closer. "Do you also have a library? Mama loves books. And Ozzy too. He reads all the time."

"Yes," I answered without hesitation. "A whole floor. With stories, maps, even old scrolls about our history. Your mother will have her pick, and so will you."