I was acutely aware of that fact.
Perhaps being the affectionate man was simply beyond my grasp.
Yet, being a competent husband was a role I could fulfill with confidence.
I was on the verge of nodding in agreement when we were interrupted by a subordinate.
The subordinate arrived, visibly panicked and out of breath, delivering the grim news.
âAlpha, itâs dire-Elena and Dylan are nowhere to be found!â
âWhat?â My breath caught in my throat momentarily.
âWhat happened? Did I not instruct you to escort them back to the villa and keep them under close watch?â
The subordinateâs expression was fraught with guilt.
âAfter you departed, I was on my way to return the children home, but Elena started insisting on getting ice cream.
Spotting a stand nearby, I went to purchase some.
By the time I had the ice cream in hand, I turned around, only to discover they had vanished.
â
My fists clenched, veins bulging with anger, I cursed, âUtterly incompetent! You canât even keep watch over children!â
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The subordinate bowed deeply, his apologies flowing continuously.
With a stern expression, I commanded, âStop standing there like a statue and organize a search party to find Elena and Dylan! Except for those guarding the seal, mobilize everyone else to join the search!â
âYes!â
My subordinates promptly complied, keen to avoid provoking any further ire from me.
Carlos and I split up, scouring every possible location where the children might have sought refuge.
Upon hearing the news, friends from our pack also joined the effort voluntarily, offering their assistance in the search.
Unfortunately, as night descended and the moon hung overhead, we still hadnât located the children.
âAlpha, weâve scoured every inch, but thereâs no sign of the children.
â
The fruitless reports from my subordinates pushed my irritation to its zenith.
Enraged, I swept the table clear of its contents, bellowing, âIncompetents, every one of you!â
Carlos, unable to stand idly by, stepped in to offer comfort.
âCaleb, try not to fret too much.
If the children wandered off on their own, theyâre likely alright.
Maybe theyâre just searching for Debra.
â
His words ignited a spark of realization within me.
Yes, they could be searching for Debra!
Today, as I prepared to leave the office, Elena and Dylan clung to me, expressing their desire to find their mother.
âPerhaps I know where the children might have gone!â
Calebâs POV:
Acting swiftly, I gathered a few subordinates and hurried towards the spot where Debra disappeared.
Moreover, this precise spot happened to be the closest to the rift, potentially serving as an entry point for many vampires.
âCaleb, are you confident theyâll be there?â