Chapter 80

Zachary's POV

"Mom knew how to prepare us very well for school!" Elijah complained while Zachary attempted to knot his tie for school. "I do not like the tie, daddy." 

"Indeed. Elijah, Mommy is not around, and I need to take care of this. Would you prefer if Stella came to help instead?" Elijah steadied his nerves while Zachary knotted the tie around his neck the best way he could. Since Scarlett left, Stella has consistently upheld the rules with a strict approach. She only needed to speak once to capture their focus. She was really good at being a disciplinarian to the kids.

He found himself having to say the same things repeatedly, while the boys frequently erupted in fits of anger whenever they did not have their desires met, which was nearly always the situation. He also discovered that their auras were beginning to grow as Alphas. He had the ability to assert control, yet he preferred not to have them distance themselves from him. Scarlett's absence mean