Chapter 1411: Chapter 1511

After a fierce battle, Carlos emerged victorious.

“Good job,” I managed, my voice raspy.

“Naturally.

” He offered a smirk.

“Your safety and the children’s are paramount.

I kept an eye on you during the fight.

”

He then wasted no time and rejoined the battle.

His surprise attack turned the tide; the vampires were now on the defensive.

Overwhelmed by the relentless werewolves, they were soon defeated and subsequently captured.

Panting, Carlos returned.

“Are you alright? I saw you get hit.

”

“Just a scratch.

” I dismissed his concern.

“Your timing was impeccable.

”

“Waah…” Elena, still in my arms, suddenly burst into tears.

Her gaze had been fixed on the bloody wound on my shoulder, and now, overwhelmed with guilt, she finally sobbed.

“Daddy, I’m so sorry! I shouldn’t have run off!”

Her voice softened as she choked out a question, her eyes filled with heartache.

“Daddy, does it hurt?”

Her small hand hovered hesitantly, wanting to touch the wound but held back by fear.

I gently wiped away her tears with a tissue.

“It’s alright, Elena.

It doesn’t hurt a bit.

Don’t you worry.

”

But my reassurances seemed to open a floodgate.

Tears streamed down her face as remorse washed over her.

“Daddy, I’m so sorry! This is all my fault! I was willful, and now you’re hurt!”

Dylan joined in, clinging to me and crying.

“Daddy, I’m sorry too.

I understand now! I won’t be stubborn anymore!”

Caleb’s POV:

Taking a look at my bloody wound and then at the werewolves lying around, I let out a deep sigh.

Even though we won tonight, it was a rough victory with a bunch of us badly hurt and a couple not making it, the air heavy with the smell of blood.

Honestly, I was so mad because this mess was all because of my two kids acting stupid, and it put our guards in a tough spot trying to keep them safe.

But since they were still young, I didn’t want them feeling guilty or carrying any regrets.

After thinking it over, I made sure they didn’t see the injured and spoke gently to reassure them.

“It’s okay.

You don’t need to blame yourselves.

Dad’s not feeling any pain, not a bit.

”

Carlos also jumped in to comfort Elena and Dylan, saying, “Don’t worry, your dad’s wound isn’t too bad.

It’ll be all healed up in a few days.

”

“Really?”

The kids’ faces were wet with tears, their eyes and noses looking puffy.