Evaline:
The morning sun poured in through the window, soft and golden, as I stood at my dresser, folding a few extra clothes to take back to the Academy.
The room smelled faintly of lavender from the sachet I kept in the corner, and the faint hum of life from downstairs - my mates talking, the clatter of dishes, and Lioren's soft giggles - made the space feel warm and alive.
It was hard to believe an entire week had passed so quickly. Between classes, assignments, and my nightly secret visits to the house, time had simply slipped through my fingers. And now, it was Saturday again - a day I got to spend with my son and the men I now called home.
I had woken up early and left Academy with Draven the moment gates opened at seven in the morning. My friends were coming over for lunch, and Selene, Noah, and Ria were finally going to meet Lioren for the first time.
