The long table was set for breakfast, with fresh bread, fruits, cheeses, and hot tea steaming in delicate pots.
Rosa sat at one end, her silver hair elegantly arranged, her violet eyes warm as she watched them enter.
Raani was there too, her athletic frame relaxed in a simple tunic, her golden eyes meeting Jake's with a small, knowing smile.
Elise lounged nearby, her curvaceous figure draped in soft blue, while Maudlina and Ankerita sat together, the sisters sharing a quiet conversation.
Maureen stood near the window, arms crossed, but she offered a nod of greeting as they entered.
The women exchanged glances and small smiles as Jake, Chelsea, and Matilda took their seats. The air was light, almost playful, the shared understanding from the previous night still fresh between them.
