Chapter 940 A Calm Night

Chapter 940 A Calm Night

Ruby carefully got off Rudy's lap, a mixture of embarrassment and irritation visible on her face. "I've had enough for today," she stated firmly, avoiding eye contact with Rudy. "I'm heading to my room to sleep."

Rudy, undeterred, leaned back on the couch, one arm draped casually over the backrest. "We can continue where we left off once I've dropped Alice off," he suggested with a playful smirk.

Ruby didn't even spare him a glance. "You'll have to wait until I'm in the mood again," she retorted before walking away, her steps echoing faintly in the hallway.

Rudy couldn't help but groan at her response. He got up from the couch, his attention now focused on Alice. He extended a hand to help her up, looking at her warmly. "Are you ready?"

Alice nodded in response, her nerves still palpable. In an instant, they teleported and appeared in Alice's room, the scene of her familiar surroundings filling Rudy's senses.

It was past midnight, and the darkest hours of the night surrounded them.

Nervously, Alice turned to Rudy, her voice trembling slightly as she asked, "Can you use your vision ability to check if Dad has returned home?"

Rudy nodded, understanding her concern. He closed his eyes, activating his vision ability, and scanned the entire house. After a suspenseful moment, he finally opened his eyes and turned to Alice with a reassuring smile. "He's not home yet, Alice. You're safe."

Alice sighed in relief and sat down on her bed. She hugged Rudy tightly, appreciating his presence and the comfort it brought her. Her innocent eyes looked up at him, filled with gratitude. "Can you stay with me until Dad returns? You can teleport away when he comes back."

Rudy's brow furrowed slightly in confusion, but he replied in a calm, reassuring tone, "No, Alice. I won't go anywhere until your dad returns."

Alice shook her head, her eyes locking onto his with a hint of desperation. "I didn't mean it that way," she clarified. "I meant... will you leave me?"

The seriousness of her question registered in Rudy's eyes. He took a moment to absorb her words before responding firmly, "No, Alice. I won't leave you."

A flicker of frustration crossed her features, and she pouted slightly. "You know that's not what I mean. I meant, will you ever leave me alone... like, forever?"

Rudy's expression shifted to a mixture of surprise and concern. "Alice, why would you even think something like that?"

Her gaze met his earnestness, and she replied, "I just... I need to know. Things are different now, and with all the other girls around..."

Rudy cut her off, his voice carrying a hint of annoyance. "Alice, you're different. We're different. We have a bond that no one else in my harem has. Before being lovers, we were best friends, childhood friends. We can't be separated, and I have no intention of ever leaving you alone."

He leaned down and kissed her gently, his lips warm and reassuring. When he pulled away, he added with a tender smile, "You're like a dear little sister to me, Alice. I'll always protect you, and I hate to see you sad."

Alice's cheeks puffed up slightly, her playful spirit returning. "Don't sister-zone me after everything we've done together," she teased, her eyes dancing mischievously.

Rudy chuckled and kissed her again, more passionately this time, his arms wrapping around her in a protective embrace. "You're right," he whispered against her lips. "You're much more than a sister to me, Alice."