The Alpha's Secret Legacy

Chapter 25

Louis' Pov [Larry Stylinson time!!]

Harry and I are currently sitting on the bench under the big tree at the back of the house. From here, we're hidden from view—unless you're standing at a perfect angle from the balcony, which thankfully no one is.

Not that it matters anyway.

Liam and Dani are the only ones in sight, currently enjoying themselves in the pool. Dani keeps splashing around like she doesn't have a baby growing inside her, and Liam keeps trying to "calm her down," which clearly isn't working.

I laugh under my breath as she wins yet another water fight.

They look... happy.

For a moment, I let myself imagine something different.

A peaceful life.

No wolves.
No demons.
No supernatural chaos.
No running, no fighting, no fear.

Just... normal.

Normal people. Normal problems. Normal love.

I wonder what that would feel like.

A real family. One day. Maybe even with kids running around instead of battles waiting at every corner.

Dani and Liam would be amazing parents. I can already see it. And honestly... I wouldn't mind babysitting their little one.

Boy or girl, I'd spoil them rotten.

A soft smile forms on my lips before I even realize I've gone quiet.

For a second, I almost forget Harry is even here.

Almost.

Then I feel him shift beside me.

I glance up and follow his gaze.

Oh.

Zayn and Niall are at the other side of the garden.

Kissing.

Very... enthusiastically.

I snort softly. "Cute."

"Lou?" Harry's voice pulls me back.

"Yeah?" I hum, still watching the scene for a moment before turning my attention fully to him.

He looks different right now. Quieter. More serious.

"I was thinking," he starts slowly. "What if... what if we weren't all living here together?"

I blink. "What do you mean?"

"I mean—what if we all had our own lives? Separate places. Separate everything."

Something about the way he says it makes my chest tighten.

"I don't think I'd like that," he admits softly. "I don't want us to be apart."

I shift closer to him immediately, climbing slightly into his lap like I always do when I want to feel grounded. Then I wrap my arms around his neck.

"You're not getting rid of me that easily," I say quietly, trying to lighten the mood.

Harry lets out a small breath of relief and holds me tighter.

"We can talk to them," I continue. "Later. I'm sure none of them want to separate either."

His eyes brighten a little at that.

"Yeah," he says, nodding. "We can talk later."

I smile at him.

And I swear, I could stare into those green eyes forever. They pull me in every time like I'm losing myself in them without even trying. And those dimples... they should be illegal.

"Thanks," Harry suddenly says.

I tilt my head. "For what?"

"You think very loudly," he replies.

My eyes widen. "I do not!"

He smirks. "You do."

I groan, feeling my cheeks heat up instantly.

"I love you, Harry," I say anyway, trying to recover from my embarrassment.

He goes still for a second.

Then he looks at me like I just said something that changed everything.

"I... love you too," he says slowly.

And then he kisses me.

Soft. Warm. Real.

For a moment, everything disappears again.

No chaos. No war. No fear.

Just this.

Just him.

When we finally pull apart, I rest my forehead against his.

"I want this to last," I whisper before I can stop myself.

Harry smiles gently.

"Then it will."

And for once...

I almost believe him.