Chapter 561 - Where Do You Want To Live? (1/2)

It was a beautiful morning, not only because the falling autumn leaves could be seen flying softly from the window, but because after ten years, Aleksis was finally able to wake up feeling Alaric's presence by her side without having to fear it was only a dream.

After the wedding and the brief meeting between the families, the two spent the night m.a.k.i.n.g. .l.o.v.e. Then they chatted the rest of the time away to vent off their longing. Amidst that, they were also exchanging news. Their hearts were content with each other.

Then they fell asleep in a very comfortable position. Alaric had not been able to sleep very well for a long time. Yet this was already the second day that he had slept soundly because Aleksis was in his arms.

When the woman woke up in the morning, she could not bear to move, because she was worried that her husband who was sleeping so peacefully would wake up. This was why she simply decided to stay still and enjoy Alaric's breath on her hair, and the man's heartbeat in her ear. Aleksis was insatiably staring at his face and body which she thought to be very beautiful.

She couldn't help thinking, Alaric hid his appearance and made her think that he was an older looking man who was also disfigured, when in fact he was very handsome.

In her heart, Aleksis thought that even though Alaric was ugly, she would not mind it one bit, because all this time, it was not his physical appearance that made her fall in love with him. All her life, she was surrounded by physically fit and beautiful people. Not even Alaric's power and wealth could shake her will, because Aleksis also came from a very rich and powerful family.

Hmm ... come to think of it, although Alaric hated people and could be really cruel, it was actually his kindness that first made Aleksis fall in love with him. He had a gentle heart and he never thought twice about helping people who were troubled. So, even though she had heard about Alaric's terrible background, she still thought positively that someday Alaric would change ...

After they were reunited, Aleksis really hoped to see some changes in him because she did not want their children to see their father destroying humankind as he had originally intended.

Hmm ... such a gentle person, does he still want to eradicate most humans? Aleksis thought as she watched Alaric's face, which looked very peaceful.

The man's eyes suddenly flew open and looked right into the woman's face, making her blush.

”Hey .. good morning, Honey. We did not oversleep anymore, did we?” Alaric asked, rubbing her head which was leaning against his c.h.e.s.t.

Aleksis answered his question by shaking her head. ”Haha ... no. I will be very embarrassed if we are to be late again.”

”Hmm ...” The man kissed his wife's forehead and tightened his arms entrapped her. ”Is there an event today?”

”Nothing important. Uncle Rory only wants to invite you and Nicolae to go fishing in the lake. If you don't mind, you can accept the invitation. The kids and I will be having a picnic at Butterfly Hill. Aside from these, nothing else. We just need to relax and enjoy the holidays.”

”Hmm ...” Alaric nodded. He also wanted to spend time with his father and brother.

They had agreed to spend a week in Grosseto to get to know each other better and, of course, to re-establish the correct relationsh.i.p.s as father and son. It was also to give Altair and Vega a year with Nicolae, a transition period per se.

This was indeed a very difficult decision for Aleksis and Alaric because up to this date, she had never been separated from her children. As for Alaric, he simply wanted to be present in Altair and Vega's lives as soon as possible, but for the sake of the two children and also for Nicolae, they both relented.

Altair and Vega had to learn to accept that their mother was reunited with their biological father. But since it would not be an easy process, they were given time, a year to be exact, to be with Nicolae.

”I hope you both don't give Daddy Nic too much trouble ... Your father and I will come to see you once a month, but whenever you want to meet us, you just need to contact me. We will come,” Aleksis said when they were on a picnic on Butterfly Hill, explaining their plans going forward.

Altair and Vega just nodded. They were old enough to understand the dilemmas their parents were facing. This was why they tried to be as understanding as they could.

”But Mommy, you won't leave us, right?” Vega asked in a low voice. Aleksis hurriedly embraced her daughter and shook her head.

”No, Honey ... I really want to be with you both... but if I stay, I will feel bad for Daddy Nic, because I know that Daddy still can't forget me. So we gave in. Father Alaric also gave in. He doesn't want to force you to go with him ...”

Finally, Vega nodded, albeit reluctantly, ”Alright, Mom. I understand...”