Alpha's Twins Chapter 288

"Mommy, let's go somewhere today."

Aria was doing her best to convince me to take her out somewhere.

"Sweetie, I need to work at the coffee shop today. How about we go out this weekend instead?"

Noah walked over after finishing his homework and plopped down on the bed next to us. Like the protective big brother he was becoming, he turned to Aria.

"Don't bug Mommy, or I'm telling Dad."

It didn't surprise me anymore when Noah called Adrian "dad."

Somehow, Adrian had managed to carve out a little space for himself in their hearts. Maybe it was because he actually paid attention to the kids whenever he was around the pack house these days.

"No, don't tell Dad!" Aria protested. "He said if I bother Mommy too much, he won't call me princess anymore."

I raised an eyebrow, listening to their back-and-forth. Sure, I still couldn't stand that man, but I had to admit—the way he handled the kids, especially Noah, caught me off guard.

"How's your punishment going?" I asked Noah.

"Mommy, it's not really a punishment. Uncle Benjamin says I'm gonna be head Alpha someday, so I need the training," Noah replied, puffing out his chest with pride.

I couldn't help but chuckle.

I'd always wondered what exactly Adrian had done to Noah at his birthday party. Turns out, his "punishment" was starting combat training early. Maybe it was a bit young for Noah to learn fighting, but it definitely wasn't much of a punishment.

"Sounds like you're becoming quite the fan of your dad."

"No way! But my friends' moms totally are," Aria chimed in, flopping back on the bed with a giggle. "They're always asking me about him and telling me to get Dad to pick me up from school."

I rolled my eyes, thinking about how shameless those women were—using a kid to get to her father.

"Don't listen to them, okay? You're a good kid. Don't bother your dad—he's got a lot on his plate."

"Okay, Mommy."

As their mother, I had to teach them proper manners and respect for others. Just doing my job.

I started getting ready for the coffee shop and told them to keep playing.

Liana had come back to work a few months ago, so I'd switched from full-time to part-time since I needed to help Max during the day.

After running a brush through my hair and slipping on some heels, I turned to my kids, who were still playing in my room.

"Alright babies, Mommy's heading out. Want me to bring you anything?"

"Ice cream!" Aria said, her face lighting up.

"What about you, Noah?"

"I'm good, Mommy."

I sighed, watching my son grow up a little more each day.

"Okay, see you later."

I headed for the door, but just as I was about to leave, I caught them talking to each other.

"Why doesn't Mommy live at Dad's house?" Aria asked Noah.

"You know they're not together. Our friends talk about it too," Noah replied.

After a pause, Aria said, "But Dad talks about Mommy all the time."