A Beauty In An All-Male Alpha Academy-Chapter 298: At The Orphanage.

The car stopped in front of the yellow building. Angela quickly got out and waited by the gate for him. When Hiro joined her, he opened the gate, and they both walked in. From where she stood, everything looked quiet, almost too quiet, and she wondered if this peaceful place truly housed children.

They passed the old bungalow, with Hiro walking ahead. Angela wanted to ask questions but decided to stay quiet. She couldn’t believe this was where he grew up with other children, in this humble home. Who would have thought that the proud Alpha of the South Pack came from a place like this?

She doubted anyone at the academy knew. No one had ever said a word about it.

When they walked further, she noticed more buildings at the back, and it seemed that was where they were heading. She walked close beside him as he spoke.

"These buildings were built three years ago. They’ve been able to house more children who grew up like me," Hiro said.

"And like me," she replied with a small smile.

She wasn’t lying. Her childhood was far from easy. She had grown up in a one-room house with cracks on the wall and a leaking roof. Her family could barely afford food, not to talk of good clothes or schooling. Life had been hard, but she was grateful she made it through.

"You’re right," Hiro said, stopping to face her. He closed the distance between them and pulled her gently to his chest. His warmth surrounded her. "We’ve both been through so much. I’m glad our paths crossed, Angela. I would have cursed myself if I ever let you slip away."

His words sank deep into her heart, stirring emotions she tried to hide. For the first time, she saw not the Alpha everyone feared but the boy who once dreamed of belonging somewhere, just like her.

"I am glad to have you in my life too," Angela said softly as she closed her eyes and leaned against his chest. There was a warmth in his arms that she couldn’t explain. Maybe it was better not to think about it and just feel it.

"I am sorry for being a jerk at the beginning," Hiro said quietly. "I was stupid, hurting you and playing silly tricks when I didn’t know you were struggling to survive in the academy." He kissed her forehead gently, his voice breaking a little. "I’m so sorry, my love." 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

"Didn’t I tell you to let the past go?" Angela asked, raising her head to look at him. She didn’t want anything to spoil this moment, so she quickly changed the topic. "Do you think the children are watching us?"

Hiro chuckled and turned to look at the building. "No, my love. They can’t see us from here unless we go inside. Since it’s the holiday, they’ll be in the playground now."

"Then let’s go see them. I’m sure you want to."

"Of course," he nodded, slipping his hand into hers. His hold was firm and protective as they both walked into the building together.

Hiro was right. There was a wide playground, and the children were not idle. Some boys were running around, chasing each other, while the girls played with toys and laughed together. The tutors stood nearby, watching over them and making sure everything was fine.

Before Angela could ask if they should meet the tutors first or go to the children directly, a few of them spotted Hiro and screamed, "Brother Hiro!"

It happened so fast. Two children ran up to him first, and Hiro immediately let go of her hand and crouched with his arms open, hugging them tightly. More children came running, their laughter echoing across the field. They surrounded him, some pushing others just to get a chance to hug him too.

Angela stood there, watching with a smile. The sight warmed her heart. Seeing him with the children, she could finally understand the gentle side of the man called the Alpha of the South.

Angela stood watching in awe. This was the last thing she expected from the children. They seemed to know him so well, the way they struggled just to be close to him. It made her wonder if it was because he once lived here. But even at that, most of them were too young. He had left years ago, long before many of them were even born. Maybe he often visited the orphanage, and through those visits, they had grown to love him deeply.

"How are you? And you? You too?" Hiro kept asking, touching their soft cheeks one after another, his face filled with affection.

"You didn’t come to see us for weeks," one of the boys said with a pout, folding his arms across his chest.

"Oh mine..." Hiro bent slightly and held the boy’s small hand, a smile tugging at his lips, but before he could say anything, one of the tutors stepped forward and spoke kindly.

"Alpha Hiro is always busy, yet he still finds time to visit you all. Don’t you think it’s unfair to say that to him, dear?"

The little boy looked down and bit his lower lip, guilt written all over his face. Angela’s heart softened at the sight. Watching Hiro with the children made her see a gentler side of him—a man who carried love in his heart, not just strength and authority.

"I am at fault as well," Hiro said softly as he pulled the little boy into his arms. He kissed his forehead and smiled. "I’m sorry, dear. I had some things to take care of, and I forgot to come. If not for that beautiful aunt over there, I wouldn’t have shown up today."

Angela felt every pair of eyes turn toward her at once. Her heart skipped. She swallowed hard, wondering why he was suddenly giving her all the credit when he was the one who had brought up the topic of the orphanage in the first place.

"Who is she?" one of the children asked curiously, their small eyes fixed on her.

Hiro looked at her with warmth and pride before mumbling, "She’s my queen."

"What?" several of them chorused, confused and eager to know what he meant.

He chuckled, then stood up and reached his hand out to her. "She’s someone very special. Let me introduce her to you." He beckoned for her to come closer, and though she felt nervous, she stepped forward.

"Everyone, meet Angela," Hiro said proudly. "She’s a very kind lady, and she even brought some snacks for you, which you’ll get later."

"Thank you so much, Miss Angela," the tutor said with a grateful smile.

"It’s nothing," Angela replied, her voice small as her cheeks flushed.

"Kids, what do we say to this beautiful and kind lady?" the tutor called out.

"Thank you, ma!" the children shouted together, their voices echoing around the room.

Angela smiled. She had no words to describe how she felt at that moment. It was heartwarming to hear their little voices filled with joy, yet she couldn’t help but feel a bit shy under all that attention.

Just then, a bell rang, and some of the children started heading out.

"I’ll take them to the dining room," the tutor said politely. "It’s time for lunch, if you don’t mind. Zane is around if you wish to see him."

"Sure," Hiro replied, nodding before turning to Angela. "Shall we go see him?"

Angela smiled and nodded, her heart still full from the beautiful moment she had just witnessed.