Epilogue I

"Ahhh!"

An earth-shattering cry woke me up from my senses. I immediately stood up from the sound. It was from the living room of my throne. Ten years had passed by and I had been kept busy with my throne, my three children, and missing Ace.

He had been busy managing the pack….

Just then, the realization hit me.

No...it can't be...

Grabbing my wand from my drawers, I placed it on my waistband to conceal it, making sure it is within my reach. I headed to the living room as soon as possible and I was frozen at the sight in front of me.

There, lying on the ground is a child, red blood splattered all over his body.

I hurried over and carried the child, my heart beating frantically. I checked his pulse. Still not sure, I also checked his breathing and-

"Prank!"

I stopped at what the child yelled to me, chuckling.

I stopped for a moment...and laughed with him. Laughed at my stupid overthinking and sighed in relief. I chuckled. He never learns.

"How was it, mommy?" Asked Kaira, the youngest among my three children. She’s only four years old but she could think of that already.

"Baby, did I already tell you not to prank me like that?" It would be the death of me. Just hearing my child's scream makes me think of the worst-case scenario...What if the enemies came for revenge and took my child? I clenched my jaw at the thought. No, I wouldn't let it happen. God knows how I became very overprotective and very wary after everything that happened to me. I looked around the surroundings, wary of any enemies infiltrating our realm. Our security in this realm was very tight but it was not enough not to make me wary and let down my guard.

She noticed my sudden change of mood and pouted. She reached for my cheeks and kissed me while hugging me. "sowwy mommy, no again."

And my mood lightened just because of this child. My child. I smiled at the thought. It's scary to think that a person is enough to control your emotions, like a time bomb.

Years ago I thought that I am the most pitiful person in the whole world with no hope for the future. Now, look at me.

Blessed with three kids. A loving alpha as a mate, and the whole witch realm under my rule.

And I'm thankful, cause even if given the chance to go back in time, I would willingly do it all over again just for this to happen. I'm more than grateful, and I wouldn't trade them for anything in this world.

"Promise me, Kaira. Don't prank me like that again okay?"

"Okay, mommy."

"Good girl." I smiled. "Let's get you cleaned up." To think that she used ketchup for blood...such a smart kid. She still hasn't learned spells like her two older brothers as I made sure to let her enjoy her childhood.

Kaira then grabbed my wand and I panicked, fearing that the wand would electrify her but it didn't.

Kaira laughed, finding the wand enjoyable, "Wow, teach me a spell mommy."

I shook my head, "Soon, my child when you are bigger."

she poted, "but I'm already a big girl."

I sighed, ruffling her hair. "Enjoy your youth, my child, because once you are fully grown up, you won't be able to enjoy it."

Kaira just raised her eyebrows at me, she got her dark eyes with golden rings from Ace, so looking at her feels like I am also staring at Ace.

"I don't understand mom."

I chuckled, bopping her nose, "You will understand it when you are older."

I cleaned Kaira and put her to sleep. I kissed her forehead and she mumbled in her sleep.

Going to the kitchen, I smiled at the little note left on the counter.

'Won't be back for a week. Miss you.'

I feel like a teenager, blushing at my mate’s note. Ace...

We had been busy every day, managing our own rulings and balancing our time with our family. Ace would try to visit the realm here and then, while I visit the pack sometimes.

As the Luna, I still have a role to fulfill there so even if I am the queen here, I have to manage my time.

It is hard, and sometimes draining, but I am happy with my current life.

Suddenly, I felt Ace’s presence by the door and I smiled. I rushed to open the door and was engulfed in an embrace instantly.

He breathed deeply, inhaling my scent. For a minute we stood there, him relaxing at me when he said..."Ah, baby, I miss you so much.”

"Why are you here? You were on the pack right?" I blinked, he doesn’t usually randomly visit me. He made sure he schedules it….and he’s supposed to go here next week.

"You don't miss me?" He pouted.

I rolled my eyes. Such a child. He was just away for two days. "I thought you will not be back for a week?"

"Just dropped by to get a power hug. Now I'm fully charged." He grinned proudly as if he accomplished something.

Cheesy but sweet. Why did I fall for this man again?

My phone beeped, a text message from Mark.

‘Luna Kira, it seems that your mate had disappeared from his duties again. Please return him. “

I chuckled, knowing how stressful it is for Mark. I glanced at Ace.

"You ditched work again, did you?" I smirked.

"No. I finishes half of the papers and listened to the pack member's inquiries. I did half of my job already." He shook his head.

I laughed at that, “But you didn’t finish every work before going here. Don’t forget your role, Alpha King. Everyone relies on you.”

"I'm tired, need to see the kids," Ace said, his goofy mood now gone.

“Alright, but how’s our eldest doing? Is he strong enough to take your role as the alpha?”

Ace chuckled, “He’s still learning. He’s a bit behind compared to when I was his age.”

I nodded. “Don’t be too hard on him.” I always worry about Adrian’s health, my eldest.

I can't even sleep at night ever since I let him go on his alpha training at the Crimson Pack.

I know he is also entering puberty so his hormones must be all over.

“He didn’t fight with you, did he?” I asked, and Ace shook his head.

“He just really takes after you. Seeing him reminds me of when you were first staying at the pack. Reckless, disobedient, and immature.”