Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

The proposal was set, and King couldn't wait to get back. He was eager to spend every moment he could with Brielle.

Meanwhile, Jaired was trying to convince Andrew to hang around for a few drinks.

"Forget about playing chef for once, man," Jaired teased, seeing Andrew's determination to leave. "Bros before... well, you know the saying. You could try a hundred times, but Aubree's just not into you. Stick with me tonight, and we're brothers for life." Andrew's face darkened as he shook off Jaired's hand. "Get lost! We're not brothers."

Jaired was left feeling down. Why did everyone else have something or someone they cared about, while he was just floating aimlessly?

When King returned to Premier Palace, the hall was empty. He headed straight to the room where Noir was staying and, sure enough, found a heartwarming scene.novelbin

Isaac was grooming Noir's fur while Brielle was busy with a trash bag, the mother and son working together in seamless harmony.

King couldn't help but chuckle at the sight, feeling a warmth spread through his chest. "Why are you still up?" he asked.

Isaac looked up at his arrival. "We're on watch. The vet said Noir's due any day now. Can't sleep knowing she might need us." Brielle was more than happy to join in the vigil.

King moved to their side, fetching a shorter stool to save them from aching legs.

As the night deepened, Noir suddenly shifted.

Isaac jumped up, grabbing Brielle's hand tightly. "Is it happening?"

Brielle nodded, seeing the signs of labor. "It's time. But remember, nature has its way. We just need to be here for her. She'll be less

stressed with us by her side.

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Isaac's gaze was glued to Noir as she brought two little ones into the world, his excitement barely containable. This was Noir's first time being a mom!

Noir let out a whimper of pain,

brushing against Isaac's hand,

which filled him with a warm feeling Seeing Noir in pain made him sneak a glance at Brielle, wondering if this is what she went through when she had him. The thought brought tears to his eyes.

Brielle, mistaking his tears for concern for Noir, rubbed his head reassuringly. "It's going to be okay." Isaac nodded, his eyes teary.

After a while, Noir successfully

delivered three healthy pups. Brielle and Isaac quickly swapped the

soiled bedding for a clean one

making everything cozy again for

the new family.

By three in the morning, Isaac could barely keep his eyes open. Now that he knew Noir and her pups were safe, sleep was overtaking him.

Brielle cradled him. "Time for bed, little cricket. We can visit Noir first thing in the morning."

Isaac, half-asleep and comforted by the familiar gentle voice, leaned against Brielle and dozed off. "Okay, mommy."

Brielle froze, wondering if she'd heard him right. It was as if time stood still, and she was rooted to the spot, overwhelmed by emotion.