Davies’s POV

At the seekers' lair, the moment Stephanie stepped out with the kids, I wanted to rush to her side and give her a bear hug but somehow, I was able to hold back from doing so.

And when she ran to Gregory immediately, my heart shredded into a million pieces.

So as not to dwell on the scene playing right beside me, I busied myself watching the fire that was rising into the sky.

To keep Stephanie close, I had offered to host them for the night and to my delight, he accepted without making a fuss.

Even with her presence and the fire crackling in the fireplace...