“But……”


  “Cole has always been good at playing mind games. It doesn’t matter what he told you, he must have had some ulterior motive. If you let him manipulate you, you will fall into his trap. Xiao Meng, you must believe in yourself, and must believe in our sons. They are wolves, not farmed sheep. They need a tough training to be able to hone sharp fangs and claws.”


  Believe in our sons……

  This single sentence by Elvis moved Gu Mengmeng to tears.

  “I thought you didn’t like them.” Gu Mengmeng sobbed.

  Elvis kissed Gu Mengmeng’s tears away and drew her into his embrace. “They came from your very flesh, how could I not like them? But…… Xiao Meng, it is not the faint light in the darkness that propels someone forward, but the deep abyss behind them. They were born into our household and are destined to be extraordinary. If they don’t grow strong and mature fast, not only will they expose themselves to danger, they will drag their family down with them. Sometimes, being cruel can be another form of love. Can you understand that?”


  Gu Mengmeng nodded in a daze. She wiped off her own tears. “You understand the rules of survival in the Beast World much better than me. I believe you must have your own reasons for your decision. But hubby…… it still pains my heart.”


  Elvis kissed Gu Mengmeng’s brow. “No problem. I will assume the role of being dark and cruel, while you will take charge of being gentle and kind. Care for them and protect them if you wish to do so. It doesn’t matter even if you quarrel with me over them, I will definitely give in to you anyway. I will train them to be exceptional wolves while ensuring you will not feel guilty over it. I will never let any one make use of them to threaten you again. Alright?”


  Gu Mengmeng nodded solemnly before answering with a “Mmm.”


  Chixuan recovered very well under Lea’s treatments.

  Gu Mengmeng had Elvis retrieve the other three little ones from Sandy’s place that very night. She felt that it was still much better for her to care for her own kids.

  Three days later, Chixuan gradually opened his eyes.

  He whimpered weakly and Gu Mengmeng dashed to his side. She gently caressed his tiny head and said soothingly, “Chixuan, are you awake? That’s good. My son is so brave. Do you want to drink water? Or do you want something to eat? Daddy Lea prepared some mince meat porridge for you. Do you want some?”


  Chixuan obediently let Gu Mengmeng stroke him. After blinking a few times to adjust to the bright lights, he started roving his eyes around, obviously looking for something.

  Gu Mengmeng’s heart thumped uneasily.

  How could you be sure that he wouldn’t insist on being with me after he awakens?

  Cole’s words resonated in Gu Mengmeng’s ear. Without any need for translation, she could easily understand the beast language that Chixuan was mumbling.

  He was looking for Cole……

  “Chixuan, Mummy is here to accompany you, alright?” Gu Mengmeng gently held Chixuan’s neck and kissed his tiny head. “Mummy promises that she will never leave you all again. No matter where I go, I will bring you and your brothers along. So…… forgive Mummy’s earlier neglect, and give me a chance to atone for my errors. Alright?”


  The gurgling noises in Chixuan gradually faded away. He looked up at Gu Mengmeng with pleading eyes, and didn’t utter another sound. He just gently placed his chin on Gu Mengmeng’s forearm, obediently lying there.