The Beloved New Daughter-In-Law of the Wolf Mansion

“Anyway, the situation is not good, so let’s strengthen security first. It would be best to keep the holy relics on your body until you return to your territory.”

Creighton nodded at Kendrick’s words.

Because the heads of clan were able to hold the holy relics by absorbing them into their bodies,

Until returning to the territory, it was safer to carry it all over.

Now that Cain has been attacked, it is unclear what they are aiming for.

Hern asked for permission to check on Cain’s condition more and sat down next to the bed.

Kendrick and Creighton left Cain’s room first.

****

Linsy blinked a few times to see if she was relaxed after taking the medicine and fell asleep.

The servant advised Arsene to leave so that Linsy could sleep comfortably.

“It’s dangerous, so no.”

Arsene refused to leave Linsy’s side.

Because he was worried that something else would happen to Linsy while he was away.

The servants eventually withdrew, leaving Linsy and Arsene alone in the room.

Arsene stared at Linsy, who was sleeping soundly.

‘Come to think of it, the coming of age ceremony…’

After the coming of age ceremony, Linsy would have to make a choice.

Remain in Yeckhart, or…

Or leave.

Until now, Arsene had no doubt that Linsy would naturally remain at Yeckhart.

Because Linsy liked Arsene, Kendrick, Hern, Betty, and Yeckhart’s servants.

But these days,

“Huh? That’s because we have to divorce…”

She’s acting like she’s leaving at any moment…

Even last time,

“No, that’s. They say a wolf only has one companion in its lifetime. Besides, you are the head of a family, so of course you have to marry into the wolf clan…”

She even talked about the habits of the wolf clan and seemed to want to divorce him.

Arsene looked down at Linsy, who was sleeping, with a distraught expression, then grabbed a handful of her red hair and played with it.

Although he had told Linsy that he didn’t want a divorce.

Still, something was lacking, and he felt uneasy.

Are all bird clans like that?

Why act like all those with wings will easily fly away…

Arsene often had dreams these days of Linsy flying far away and disappearing.

It was a dream he hadn’t had since Lincy and Arsene were very young, that is, when they were seven years old.

‘I guess I’m anxious too.’

Now he sees that he even has such a dream.

As Arsene waved his hand lightly in the air, a shadow wolf suddenly lifted its nose from Linsy’s shadow.

When Arsene saw the giant wolf’s head, he was dumbfounded and frowned.

“No. Smaller.”

At Arsene’s command, the shadow wolf put its head in again, shrank in size, and popped out.

After confirming that Linsy was asleep, he walked lightly under the bed and sat at Arsene’s feet.

Arsene just stared at the wolf.

The shadow wolf was looking at the bed, its ears perking up.

Linsy was always at the end of the shadow wolf’s gaze.

It’s natural. 

“Because that’s what he was born for in the first place…”

The wolf clan all agreed that Arsene wouldn’t be able to manifest his power.

But Arsene broke their expectations and showed his power.

In a way that has never existed in Yeckhart before.

“Where are you, Linsy?”

Little baby bird. His one and only friend. To find and protect his precious wife.

So, it was natural that Arsene’s shadow wolf was always looking at Linsy.

Does Linsy know?

Arsene manifested his ability out of a desire to protect her.

And with the desire to protect Linsy, he developed his special abilities.

The once tiny shadow wolf is now big enough to compete with a huge carriage.

Nevertheless, it was still insufficient.

Arsene brought the back of sleeping Linsy’s hand to his mouth, kissed her, and looked at Linsy’s face.

‘I need to be stronger.’

In order to protect Linsy, he had to increase his strength.

So that nothing else can mess with his wife.

Arsene recalled the night he spoke with Linsy. 

“….I have decided. So all you have to do is decide. Of course, I’ve liked you from an early age, and I understand you, so there’s nothing I don’t respect your decision…”

It’s all a lie.

He said he would never not respect Linsy’s decision, but he didn’t intend to respect Linsy if he decided to leave. 

Since marriage took place with the consent of both people, divorce must also require the consent of both people. 

Arsene couldn’t agree to Linsy leaving.

They hadn’t been away from each other even for a single moment since he was seven years old.

They’ve been together since the first day they met, and it’s been the same as they grew up.

He never once thought that he would be separated from Linsy. 

Therefore, 

“That’s not right, Linsy.” 

Arsene muttered, looking at the sleeping Linsy. 

She would treat others as she pleased, but he couldn’t get sick. 

He can’t even prepare his mind to leave her already.

In fact, Arsene had known for a long time that Linsy was thinking of leaving someday. 

Because.

“What is… this?”

One day, he found a small nest under the sofa that looked like Linsy had made it. 

There were lots of shiny things gathered inside the nest.

Things like buttons that fell off his sleeves.

At first, he thought Linsy just collected shiny things because she liked them, but…

“If I save up well, wouldn’t I be able to buy a house like this later?”

As he watched Linsy mutter to herself, he realized. 

The fact that a seven-year-old child has prepared to live alone when the day comes when she leaves. 

Arsene wondered if he should hide Linsy’s glitter. 

He thought about it the whole time and finally gave up.

Because he didn’t want to put his hands on what Linsy had saved so well. Besides… 

Since Arsene and she were married until they came of age, he thought she would change her mind before she came of age. 

But Linsy acted like she was always thinking about leaving, even after all this time had passed.

Arsene hated that.

He hates it, hates it, and hates it…

Arsene took Linsy’s hand and placed it on his cheek. 

He wanted to be with Linsy.

From a very young age, seeing this little one running made him happy; he wanted to protect her, and…

“I like you.”

He really wanted to tell her this, and it makes his heart race just to say it.

Although Linsy can’t listen to it because she’s asleep.

Arsene rubbed his face for a long time in Linsy’s hand and let go. 

And until Linsy wakes up.

He stayed by the bed for a long time.

***

I blinked.

“…Did I fall asleep?”

I remember vomiting blood and taking medicine, but I couldn’t remember anything after that.

When I turned my head, I saw a bowl with some medicine left in it,

“…Why are you here?”

Arsene’s huge shadow wolf was guarding the room by increasing its size to prevent servants from entering.

“Oh, are you awake?” 

Arsene sat next to me and spoke in a husky voice, as if he had dozed off for a while.

I nodded.

“Your body, are you okay?”

“Eung, I’m fine. Anyway, what about Cain?”

After checking on Cain’s well-being, Arsene’s face seemed to wrinkle slightly.

Arsene quickly relaxed his expression and conveyed Cain’s greetings.

“Thanks to you, he’s okay. He’s still sleeping. He’ll be able to wake up soon. If you’re up, let’s go back to the mansion.”

Arsene spoke softly. I replied with a nod.

“How long have I slept, Arsene?”

“Well…about three hours.”

“You’ve been here the whole time? Go get some rest! Why is the wolf like that?”

“He says he’s comfortable with that. And so am I.”

Arsene tapped his finger on the chair.

“It’s comfortable to be here.”

“Phew, so stubborn… I told you to rest. Arsene, you worry too much.”

I guess he was protecting me the whole time because he was afraid something would happen to me again.

It was obvious even without looking.

I pulled up the blanket and stood up.

However, 

“Huh?” 

I had no strength in my body, so I stumbled.

Arsene supported me in a familiar way and clicked his tongue.

“I told you to be careful.”

“Hehe, thank you. Arsene.”

“What are you doing like this…”

Was it my mistake if Arsene’s ears seemed to turn red as he mumbled like that?

Then, 

Knock, knock. 

A knock was heard outside the door. Arsene and I left each other and turned our backs.

“Oh, come in!”

After I finished speaking, the maid opened the door.