Amelie’s POV

I was a ball of nerves. I wanted to protect these children with all of my heart. I know they wouldn’t want for anything material with Carrington, but they deserved a home and love. I hoped one day they would accept me as a mother figure. I wanted to give them everything that I missed out on in my childhood. It was terrifying to wait for their decision. I couldn’t force them to choose me, and the lack of control had me on pins and needles.

“I want to live with you, Princess and Naffin,” Eliza squealed through her toothless grin.

Eliza jumped out of her seat and...