President Strauss watches the two children hold hands.
He keeps telling himself that it's just a children's promise. No one can tell the future so even after being teased by President Miller, President Sion, and President Lorenz, President Strauss just wave his hand and said the children won't even remember it once grow up.
Adults think so.
But Serin and Xanric seem to be committed to it.
Serin walks towards the table to put the porcelain bear but somehow, since the table is so tall, Serin can't reach it that much, and the porcelain bear was placed on the edge of the table and end up falling, breaking into pieces.
The hall fell into silence and everyone look in Serin's direction.
They all look at the porcelain bear that is carved with million worth of jewels shattered on the floor and Serin just kicks the piece disgustingly as the servants hurried to clean the mess to avoid injuring the little prince.
"It's broken! Why is it broken!"
Serin squatted down and purse his lips.
Grandpa Yul is worried that the little baby will feel wronged again so he grabs another doll and gives it to the little master to coax.
"Grandpa!"
"Good little master. Don't be sad, here you have another one."
Serin held the porcelain bear and grinned, "Thank you, grandpa butler, you are the best!"
Everyone looks at the porcelain doll in their hands and looks at the porcelain doll in the little prince's hand, they suddenly realize that the little doll doesn't seem to be too much for a little prince like Serin and it's just them, exaggerating. However, they're not rich like this little prince who lives in a castle! They can't afford to break such an expensive souvenir!
They patted their chest and decided to still keep the porcelain doll away from their children's reach. Yes, they are rich, but they are not as wealthy as the Dhallian family who will give away a souvenir made of white pearl porcelain and jewel stones at most gold!
Serin tried to put the porcelain doll on the table again.
This time President Strauss help the child, for fear that the thing will be broken again.
"Thank you, father-in-law!"
President Strauss almost vomited blood.
Who? Who is your father-in-law?! Can anyone tell him why he suddenly becomes a father-in-law of a five-year-old human cub?! No way! His son despite being illegitimate is not someone who is easy to covet! So little ancestor please throw your thoughts away!
Serin embarrassingly looks at President Strauss while holding Xanric's hand.
How could he lose his composure in front of his future father-in-law?!
Such a shame.
The birthday party continue after the souvenir was given. The next program is set for the parents to enjoy themselves while the kids rushed to the mini playground after being told to play.
Serin grabs Xanric's hand: "Let's go, let's go and play!"
Xanric nodded his head and run with Serin.
Eins, Mittel, and Sion who saw both of them waved their hands and the four children played together with other children who later joined them. Serin played with others for a minute before focusing his attention on Xanric, giving his future wife the best toy he grab from others.
Xanric received the toy and smile.
"Thank you~"
Serin put his hand on his beating heart and shouted, "Xanric you smile so pretty! You should only smile at me! Others are not allowed to see it!"
Xanric was startled but then nodded his head.
"Okay, okay."
Serin huffs, feeling a little proud that his future wife is so obedient to him.
President Strauss who is just a few meters away heard the little ancestor's words and his stern face couldn't help but crack. Qise who is standing beside President Strauss and talking about business also heard it and his face turn red in embarrassment. Only Conrad chuckled, feeling a little proud, after all, it's in the nature of alpha to be possessive of the person they like so he wondered if the little brat will differentiate as an alpha in the future.
Serin encircles Xanric, like a beast protecting his food.
When others came to them, Serin would raise his defense and stand in front of Xanric, hiding his future wife from the sight of others. Xanric on the other hand would just peek and look at Serin in confusion, wondering why his doll is so anxious.
Qise fake a cough.
"President Strauss, I'm sorry about that."
As a figure parents Qise study everything so he could raise his hosts properly, however, he couldn't avoid pampering and doting on his hosts since the mini version of a high-definition boss is actually too cute. In the end, because of his negligence, his hosts grew up so bossy and demanding. Probably because the servants are also lenient to their master.
Something like being hit by Serin wasn't even reported to Qise.
When Qise finds out and scolds his host the servant who was hit will come forward and tell him that it doesn't matter and coax the little master who was reprimanded and is crying. In the end, Qise could only push his host to apologize but such an incident would repeat causing such a headache to him. He could only punish his host to teach him what is right and wrong.
It doesn't matter how hard you cry.
You did wrong and need to correct that attitude or you'll suffer in the future.
President Strauss waves his hand, "Forget it, it's just a child."
The party soon ends before midnight and Qise told Conrad that the guest room is ready for him to spend the night. He also offered some rooms for the guests and asked them if they wanted to stay but everyone refuse and bid goodbyes. President Strauss also carried his sleepy son and thank Qise for inviting them before heading back.
Serin who was carried in Conrad's embrace and is sleeping hummed and curled up.
Conrad patted the little one's back.
Qise, who sees off the guest's breath, tiredness is written all over his face as he turns to face his host who is sleeping in Conrad's arms.
"Thank you for today Conrad."
Qise massaged his neck and sighed, "Can you bring the baby into the room? I'll go into the kitchen to get some lemon water to drink, do you like some?"
Conrad shook his head, "You go and hurry, after that, you take a rest. I'll take care of the baby."
Qise was taken aback, wait a minute, this conversation.
Aren't they like husband and wife?!
Qise's face suddenly turns red, "Not tired, The baby's clothes need to be changed, you go first, I'll follow after drinking lemon water. Make sure to put the little one on the bed carefully, he is easy to wake up and sometimes refuses to let go when he gets comfortable."
"Hmmm."
Conrad watches Qise hurry to the kitchen.
He then walks upstairs and gets inside Serin's room in a careful manner. When he is trying to put Serin on the bed, he was surprised was Serin suddenly opens his eyes and cries, grabbing his clothes. Conrad had no choice but to hug Serin and coax it to sleep, feeling awkward as he had no experience in handling a baby. In the end, he could only pull out his phone and call his dad to ask how to coax a baby while patting Serin's back.
When Qise entered the room, he saw Conrad putting Serin to sleep.
"Did he wake up?"
Qise walk forward and took a peek at Serin's face.
"He woke up when I tried to put him in the bed. He grip my clothes tightly so I couldn't put him down." Conrad sighed, "Fortunately he didn't cry much and go back to sleep."
"Let me."
Qise tried to remove Serin's grip from Conrad's clothes but was surprised that he couldn't open his host's fingers. Qise and Conrad look at each other helplessly as Qise needs to change the baby's clothes. In the end, the two came up with a conclusion. Conrad held the baby and Qise change his host's clothes while in Conrad's arms. While changing clothes, Serin let go of his grip so Qise easily put on the nightwear but then when Qise was about to get his host, Serin turn around and grab Conrad's clothes again, hiding his face on Conrad's chest while humming.
The two were helpless.
"It's probably my pheromones that made him stick to me."
Qise stare at his host who is sleeping peacefully,
"Amazing. I don't have pheromones so I could only put him to sleep by singing lullaby or telling stories." Qise smiled, "But he's sticking to you, doesn't that mean there is a possibility that he will differentiate as an alpha? After all the black panthers we raised also like him."
Conrad raises his eyebrow.
"If that's the case, this little one has a high probability of alpha differentiation."
Qise held his cheek.
"If he becomes alpha then I won't get worried that much."
Qise tried to remove his host grip again but failed so he look at Conrad worriedly, "The child won't let go, it's already late."
Qise tried to get his host but instead, he was also grabbed by his little ancestor. He froze leaning on Conrad's body while his hand is on the bed to support his strength. He tried to open Serin's finger but it wouldn't budge. Just why the hell is that baby's grip so hard to remove?!
The protrusion on Conrad's neck rolled up and down as he gulped.
He stares at Qise's white neck as his eyes darken.
The two are in an awkward position but since it's getting late and Qise is worried, he failed to notice the difference in Conrad's aura. The pheromones were bursts out, and Conrad's face is red, he knew it would be dangerous for him to stay in Qise's side when he's having a desire but letting go of such a moment made him reluctant.
"It's like this, can I just sleep with Serin?"
Qise stare at the little hand that grabs his shirt and looks at Conrad replying, "Are you fine not taking a bath before going to bed? I'm afraid you'll be uncomfortable..."
As he said that, his gaze landed on his host, and couldn't help but feel helpless.
"I'm sorry, he's not normally like this--"
Conrad cut off Qise's words and said, "It doesn't matter. As a child who hadn't been relieved by their parent's pheromone for a long time, they will intend to cling to a person who meets their standard to fulfill their pheromone hunger."
Qise sighed, "How about you try to put him down again?"
Conrad shook his head, "The child is currently dependent on my pheromones."
"How could this be..."
Conrad stares at Qise's face and gulps.
"Well, how about we sleep together? Don't worry the child will be in the middle and I sleep honestly."
Qise's face turned red, "N-No, but are you sure it's fine?"
"It's good."
Conrad supported Serin in one hand while removing his coat, Qise saw it and help him so he could sleep comfortably. After that, he helped Conrad find a good position without waking up the child and lay after them, caressing Serin's face and hair.
Qise still couldn't believe such a development and couldn't help but feel embarrassed for thinking of some inappropriate stuff. It's really hard if you've been a virgin for thousands of years and finally found a man that suits your taste. He can't help the thought of offering himself so that Conrad won't have regrets and won't die a virgin just as stated in the plot.
For his--no, he means, for Conrad's sake, he could only volunteer himself.
Thinking of it...Qise covers his face.
Such a handsome alpha, it's not the turn of such a beta like him.
Peeking at the other side, he saw that Conrad already close his eyes so there is no longer awkwardness between them which made him breathe a sigh of relief as he turn around and also hug his host. Well, things like this sometimes aren't that bad at all.
Staring at Conrad's perfectly carved handsome face.
Qise purses his lips and kisses his host's forehead before closing his eyes and falling asleep.
Three figures lay on the bed, two big and one small.
Serin sleeps peacefully, the surrounding smells good, it's so calming that he curls himself and stick to the direction where the smell came from. Conrad had a sensitive sense so when Serin turn around and buried himself in his chest, he hugged the child but accidentally touch Qise's hand who is also hugging the child.
Conrad paused and open his eyes, staring at Qise's face.
In the end, he move a little and also hugged Qise in his embrace. This time it's not only Serin who sleep comfortably but also Qise who somehow falls into a deep sleep.
Conrad who is hugging the two figure show a satisfied smile.
He continues to release his pheromone and only stops when the room became full of his smell.
A nest was successfully made.
If someone opened the door and tried to enter, they would immediately be greeted by a strong pheromone and be suppressed. A pheromone from a dominant alpha is strong even if a little amount was released, you will be pressured. Right now, the room is filled with Conrad's domineering pheromones, anyone who tried to break into the room will experience mental damage.