Catherine’s POV
I sat with the kids at the dining table, and the atmosphere seemed warm.
“Daddy, is there an amusement park around here? I want to go there,” Noah suddenly asked.
Blake glanced at my face and casually replied, “Ask your mommy. She makes the decisions now.”
I stopped eating and looked at him strangely.
He seemed easy to talk to today.
“Really? Mommy, you now have the right to speak. Daddy has delegated the power to you!” Noah grinned.
After I took a bite of the macaroni, I said lightly, “That’s right. So, regarding the matter you mentioned just now, I reject it.”
“What?” Noah’s happiness only lasted for two seconds. His face fell. “Why? Hedwig and I have never been there. I heard others say that there are all kinds of delicious food and fun things in the amusement park. I want to go there!”
As soon as Hedwig heard his words, her gem-like eyes immediately lit up. “Really? Noah, what kind of food do they have? Is there ice cream?”
Noah immediately snorted, “You care about nothing but ice cream. No wonder you are so short and skinny.”
“Just tell me! Is there ice cream?” Hedwig mumbled.
“Yes. They have all kinds of flavors, including chocolate, your favorite.” Noah blinked slyly.
“Really? Then I want to go there, too. Daddy, mommy, I want to go to the amusement park!” Hedwig shouted immediately.
I speechlessly held my forehead. Noah and Hedwig formed a united front, and I had no choice but to compromise.
“Mommy also wants to take you there, but I’ve been very busy recently. Can we wait until I am on leave?” I asked tentatively.
“Let’s go this Saturday. We’ll go to Florida,” said Blake suddenly.
“There are amusement parks in New Jersey. Why do we have to go that far?” I was stunned.
“If we’re going to an amusement park, we’re going to Disneyland,” explained Blake.
“Really? Great!” Noah was overjoyed.
Hedwig licked her spoon, blinked her big eyes, and asked, “Do they have delicious ice cream in Disneyland?”
Noah looked at her disapprovingly. “I’m not talking to you anymore!
“There are still four days until Saturday. It’s so annoying. I can’t wait that long!” Noah lost his appetite at the thought of waiting.
I patted him on the head. “Don’t waste your food. Eat it all.”
Noah didn’t say a word, picked up the spoon, and quickly began to gulp.
I slept with Hedwig. Hedwig kept asking. Fortunately, I was experienced in dealing with her. I sang a lullaby for her, and she fell asleep immediately.
She fell asleep easily, but I couldn’t.
Blake told me his feelings verbally. What was more, he had become bold in actions right now.
I smiled bitterly. I seemed to be a very self-controlled person. Yet it was just my disguise.
Blake’s tenderness had long crushed me.
I had never been wooed so passionately by a man before. And Blake hadn’t come up too strong till now. But he always stimulated my nerves with his words.
But it was still a novel experience for me, along with his kiss.
For the first time, I felt what it was like to be kissed by a man. It would be a lie to say that I didn’t have feelings for him.
Though he kissed me forcibly every time, somehow, I did not resent his repeated approaches. On the contrary, I even felt a familiar sense of security.
I was afraid that I might fall in love with him.
I was a bit unwilling, because he was King Blake.
He was the Lycan King of New Jersey.
Also, he was the father of my kids. When I was in the same room with him, I was on edge all the time.
I didn’t dare to fall into his tenderness easily. I had to be responsible for my feelings, and I also had to be responsible for my children.
The next morning arrived.
When I went downstairs, Blake was having breakfast with Noah leisurely. The sun shone in from the window, making the whole parlor warm.
In the past, I wasn’t in the mood to notice any of this. I didn’t even notice the huge crystal lamp hanging from the ceiling. And I didn’t notice that all the furnishings in the dining room were so exquisite and high-end. Even the tableware was extravagant.
I had been all tensed up and gone against Blake, but right now, I somehow felt that my world had changed.
What I noticed wasn’t limited to the things that I saw. I also sensed something deep down.
“Mommy, you’re awake! Daddy and I are about to finish eating,” Noah smiled at me and greeted me.
I nodded slightly and carried Hedwig to her child chair to sit down.
Hedwig immediately said sweetly, “Daddy!”
Blake looked at Hedwig gently and then turned to me. He said in a low voice, “Don’t go to work just yet. I want you to go somewhere with me.”
“Where to?” I asked instinctively.
“You’ll know when we get there!” Blake didn’t tell me for the time being and kept me guessing.
Noah smiled and asked, “Daddy, are you going to date mommy?”
When I heard Noah’s teasing, I blushed, and I immediately scolded Noah, “Don’t talk nonsense. Go ahead and eat your breakfast.”
However, Blake curled his lips and smiled with satisfaction. “Yes. Are you happy?”
I glared at Blake at once. Why would he say something like that in front of the kids?
“No. We’re just going to talk about work.” I didn’t want Noah to think too much. He would be heartbroken if things between me and Blake didn’t work out.
Blake had to say, “Yes, I want to talk to your mommy about work. It’s not a date.”
“Daddy, then when will you ask mommy out?” Noah asked.
Blake’s eyes darkened slightly, and he looked at me.
My face was slightly stiff. I lowered my head and quickly ate, pretending that I didn’t hear Noah’s question.
“Noah, we won’t be dating for a while.”
Seeing that I didn’t say anything, Blake had to explain it to Noah himself.
After breakfast, I watched the two kids get into Dowen’s car before turning my head and looking at Blake.
Blake stood side by side with me at the door of the parlor, and when he saw the car vanish, he suddenly reached out and grabbed my hand. “Let’s go.”
“Don’t… Don’t grab my hand.” I was still not used to it. I felt that his large palm was on fire and would burn me. I tried to object in a low voice.
But it was obvious that my objection was overruled.