Season Two: Chapter Twenty

Ares.

I looked in the rear mirror at the boy who had fallen asleep in the back seat, his hands clasped under his head as he snored silently. I drove carefully and pulled up at the estate gate before driving in. Looking at the house, and at my watch. It was already past twelve so I figured Alora was already asleep.

Coming down from the car, I walked to the back seat and pulled the door open before reaching for Alex who mumbled and reached for his thumb before sucking on it. I forced the smile off my face as I pulled him to my chest and he rested his head against my shoulder.

“Make sure the gates are locked properly.” I said to a guard who nodded as he came to get my car keys to take to the garage.

I went to the house, pushing the door open before closing it behind me. It was dimly lit inside and Lana always left the hallway light to the kitchen turned on so I didn’t trip on my way up the stairs.

Alex slept peacefully and I turned to the chair where Alora usually sat and watched