Silas’s POV
I didn’t expect to et Van here. I didn’t even have the slightest thought about it when we t that night. I think I had forgotten about him too—because there were so many things going on.
"Sure, Van, co in."
As I said that, Van ca inside the car and sat beside Velric. But as soon as he sat, Velric stuck to and seed uncomfortable.
I think Velric is the type who gets uneasy around strangers. So I moved Velric to the window-side seat and sat beside Van.
"Your father called to perform the ritual for a death anniversary. I think it’s soone important."
So Father has called a priest to perform the ritual for my mother’s death anniversary. But he never did this before, so why all of a sudden?
"Silas, what are you thinking?"
"Nothing."
"How have you been these days? You’re looking skinnier than the last ti we t."
"Really? I’m eating fine these days, and I don’t think I’m getting skinny at all. In fact, I was thinking I’m gaining so weight."
As I said that while looking ahead, I suddenly felt a touch on my cheek. I quickly turned towards Van—he had touched my cheek.
"No, you’re not gaining any weight."
"I see." I pushed Van’s hand away from my cheek and smiled. I felt a grip on my back, and I glanced at Velric.
He was clinging to tightly. I patted his head.
"What happened, baby?" I asked.
But then, without saying anything, he suddenly hugged —too tightly, not letting go.
I didn’t understand what happened to him all of a sudden, because he was fine when we sat inside the taxi. He beca nervous as soon as Van ca inside.
I grabbed Velric and put him on my lap. And as I did, without wasting ti, he pressed his head to my chest and clung to . His little body was gripping with all his might. Just then I heard—
"He’s an alpha?"
As I heard Van, I glanced at him while patting Velric’s back.
"Alpha? Who are you talking about?"
"This kid. He’s an alpha... Didn’t you know that? Wait—don’t tell you still can’t feel alpha pheromones."
Velric was an alpha. This was news to , because I didn’t know he was an alpha.
All this ti, I thought he was an oga. But it doesn’t matter—he’s a kid. So I didn’t bother to ask.
"I know he’s an alpha, but when you said it all of a sudden, I didn’t understand. That’s why I asked who you were talking about." I lied obviously.
We shared too many secrets in our childhood. That’s why Van knows I can’t feel alpha pheromones.
But I never thought he still rembered that, because I’ve forgotten many things about him.
A lot happened in this an ti, so why would I bother rembering his secrets? But still, he did.
"Did I offend you by any chance, Silas?"
"No, not at all."
"Because your face suddenly beca serious. I just hope I didn’t offend you. I was just saying what I rembered about you."
"I’m just worried about Velric. It’s not about you, don’t worry. He doesn’t normally behave like this."
Van smiled at after hearing that, then started to look outside. I looked down at Velric.
All I could see was his little round head, because he was still hugging . My hands were on his back, patting him.
I didn’t know what happened to him all of a sudden, but I hoped he’d be fine.
Because it hurt —seeing this little one crying and in pain.
After a while, we reached my mansion. As soon as we arrived, I didn’t know why, but I felt a burden on my heart.
Still holding Velric in my arms—since he wasn’t ready to let go—I got out of the car. Van also got out.
When I was about to take a step forward, I saw Ciel coming out from the mansion. When he looks into my direction , his eyes landed on directly, and he ca over.
"Silas, I’m glad to see that you’re here. I hope your stay will be happy."
Why is he happy that I ca? Is he planning sothing? I can’t let my guard down here.
There are many enemies: first, Ciel; second, my father; and third... I don’t know if he counts as an enemy, but I don’t want to see his face, and I don’t want to et him at all—and that’s Zarek.
"But I’m not happy to see you at all, Ciel. It would’ve been nice if you hadn’t talked to at all."
"Did I do sothing wrong now, Silas? I know I did so many things in the past, and I’m sorry about that."
He says he’s sorry for what he did to in the past. But I can’t forgive him.
Because to him, whatever he did may have been re mistakes, but those mistakes changed my whole life.
Those mistakes took everything from —and that too, forever. So I can’t forgive him. And I never will.
"And who is he? I didn’t know you had boyfriends, Silas."
When I heard Ciel say that while looking at Van, I understood. Van is an alpha, that’s why Ciel thinks he’s my boyfriend—because I ca with him.
"Don’t use your brain too much, Ciel, when you don’t have much of it. And he’s not my boyfriend—he’s a priest, who ca to perform a ritual here."
"Oh? Then what about this kid? Is he the priest’s child?"
If I answered him, he’d just ask more questions. So instead of replying, I moved forward, bumped him with my shoulder, and walked straight toward the mansion. Van followed .
Ciel is behaving differently these days. Before, he used to always mock , always pick a fight with .
But ever since the last ti I gave him a lift, his behavior seems to have changed. He’s beco gentle and talks to nicely.
I don’t understand what happened or what changed him all of a sudden.
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