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Kate

Author: Lillith Mykals Kennedy
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Kate POV

Things almost seem normal, even after I watched my husband leave to go look for Alexander. I felt at ease for the first time in a long time. Even though he left me to go to the old imperial camp, I feel safe, and I feel like he is safe. I know Erick and Desire can handle Macon. I hope Alexander is alive and can return home.

I sit down at the kitchen table with Cassie and Austin. I drink a cup of coffee and watch Austin beam as he interacts with Cassie. "He loves you so much," I say to her.

"He is a special kid. I love him," Cassie responds.

"I can tell that," I say. Cassie feeds Austin a snack while I sip my coffee. Austin's nanny leaves for the night, leaving only the three of us in the house.

"John usually checks in on us at night, and I have not heard from him or Trip," Cassie says.

"Trip is probably enjoying his new baby and not worried about what we are doing over here," I say.

"Probably, but it is really unusual to not hear from John when Erick is away on business," Cas
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