Moments later,

Aria

I should have known something was wrong the moment the children started behaving.

Normal children were chaotic.

Mine were disasters wrapped in expensive clothing and questionable decision-making.

The fact that all three of them were sitting quietly at the dining table should have immediately triggered alarm bells.

Instead, I made the mistake of thinking I might finally enjoy a peaceful breakfast.

I should have known better.

Lycian sat at the center of the table with the solemn expression of someone preparing to negotiate a peace treaty. Fenris sat beside him with her arms crossed. Drako occupied the opposite chair, clutching a sketchbook against his chest.

The atmosphere...