Lucien's POVI lay in the sick bay, feeling defeated. The confrontation with Rosaline had left me drained.At least Krisdana wasn't angry with me. Her apology and concern had been genuine.But Rosaline... my own sister. I could still see the disappointment in her eyes, the hurt and anger.I had never seen her like that before. It was like I had betrayed her.Camilla's expression had been just as disappointing. She had tried to stay neutral, but I could tell she was upset with me too.I felt like I was losing everyone. Rosaline, Camilla... what about Mum?I couldn't bear the thought of disappointing her too.I closed my eyes, feeling tears prick at the corners. Why did everything have to be so complicated?Krisdana's face flashed in my mind. Her fearless character, her apology... she was the only one who didn't seem to be angry with me.But even that brought me guilt. I felt like I was caught between two worlds, two girls... two sisters.I didn't know what to do. All I knew was that I
Emma's POVI pulled up to the school, excited to pick up the triplets. It had been a long day, and I was looking forward to spending some quality time with them. But as they climbed into the car, I noticed something was off.All three of them had scowls on their faces, their eyes cast downward. I exchanged greetings with each of them, but the responses were monosyllabic."Hey, guys! How was your day?" I asked, trying to sound cheerful.Lucien grunted, Camilla murmured "fine," and Rosaline merely nodded.I wondered what I had done wrong this time. Had I forgotten something important? Had I not attended a school event? I racked my brain, but couldn't think of anything.As we drove home, the silence was oppressive. I tried again to engage them in conversation."Did anything interesting happen today? Any tests or quizzes?"Camilla shrugged. "Nope."Rosaline stared out the window. "I'm fine, Mum."Lucien remained silent, his eyes fixed on his phone.I felt a pang of concern. What was going
Gabe's POVI watched my pack interact, my eyes scanning the room. As a mate and father, I'd learned to notice the subtlest changes in dynamics.Tonight, the tension was palpable.Camilla's eyes narrowed whenever April spoke. Rosaline and Lucien barely exchanged a word, their usual banter absent. Carly and Augustine seemed disconnected, their conversations stilted.My mind whirled with questions. What was bothering Camilla? Was it April's recent success? And what had caused the rift between Rosaline and Lucien?I glanced at Emma, my wife, wondering if she'd noticed. Her expression was concerned, but she hadn't intervened yet.As the evening drew to a close, I decided to have a talk with Emma."Hey, can I steal you for a minute?" I asked, guiding her into our study.Emma closed the door behind us. "What's on your mind?""I've noticed some...tensions tonight," I began.Emma nodded. "I saw it too. Between Camilla and April, and Rosaline and Lucien.""And Carly and Augustine," I added.Emm
Lucien's POVI approached Rosaline in the quiet hallway, my heart racing with anticipation. I knew I had to fix this."Rosaline, can we talk?" I asked, trying to sound casual.She turned, her expression guarded. "What is there to talk about?"I took a deep breath, preparing myself for the lies I was about to tell."About Krisdana. I know you're upset." I saidRosaline's eyes narrowed, and I could see the hurt and anger simmering beneath."Upset? You think that's even close to what I'm feeling?"I held up my hands, trying to appear innocent."Just hear me out. There's nothing going on between us."The words felt like acid on my tongue. Lies. All lies.But I had to keep up the charade.For now.Rosaline raised an eyebrow, her skepticism clear."Save it, Lucien."I stepped closer, trying to convey sincerity."Roz, I swear. I just feel like Krisdana's going through a tough time, and I don't want to see her get hurt." I said while Rosaline just scoffed. The image of Krisdana's smile flash
Carly's POVI hummed to myself as I flitted from room to room, transforming our home into a birthday wonderland.Sunlight streamed through the windows, illuminating the vibrant balloons and colorful streamers.April and Augustine worked alongside me, their laughter and chatter filling the air."We need to hide the evidence," April whispered, stuffing party hats into a closet.I grinned mischievously. "Gabe's got Emma distracted, but we can't risk her coming back early."Augustine chuckled. "Gabe's taking her to lunch and a movie. We've got plenty of time."As we worked, the house began to resemble a party paradise.Camilla's meticulous planning had paid off; every detail was accounted for.Rosaline and Lucien would arrive soon to set up the photo booth.I stepped back to admire our handiwork."Perfect," I breathed.April nodded, adjusting a banner. "Emma will love it."Augustine smiled, his eyes crinkling. "She'll be speechless." He said. Just then, my phone buzzed with a text from G
Carly's POVRosaline's blush deepened as she confessed, "I have a major crush on him. Like, I-can't-stop-thinking-about-him kind of crush."April squealed, bouncing up and down. "Ohmygosh, Roz! Who is he?"Rosaline giggled, her eyes sparkling. "I'll never tell... yet."Camilla chimed in, "We'll get it out of you eventually."Just then, Lucien and Augustine strolled into the room, their laughter filling the space."What's all the excitement about?" Lucien asked, raising an eyebrow.Rosaline's face turned brighter red. "Just girl talk."Augustine grinned mischievously. "Sounds like we're missing out."Camilla patted the couch beside her. "Join the party."As the group settled in, our laughter and chatter filled the room.For a moment, everything else faded away.No secrets.No worries.Just fun.Lucien plopped down beside Rosaline, teasing her about her mysterious crush.Augustine regaled us with stories of his latest gaming conquests.Camilla shared hilarious memes from her favorite so
Gabe's POVI couldn't help but smile as Emma bombarded me with questions. "Why can't I go home yet?" "What's going on?" "Is everything okay?" She was always so curious, and I loved that about her.But today, her inquisitiveness was making it difficult to keep the surprise under wraps. I needed to stall her, but without raising suspicion."Hey, let's take a break and relax together, just the two of us," I suggested, trying to sound casual.Emma raised an eyebrow. "Relax? But I thought we were heading home?""Trust me, you need this," I said with a grin. "We can grab some snacks, watch a movie, or take a walk. Just us."Emma's expression softened, and she nodded. "Okay, that sounds nice."Little did she know, the rest of the gang was busy transforming her place into a surprise party extravaganza.As we spent the afternoon together, I couldn't help but think about how much Emma meant to me. Her laughter, her smile, her quirks – everything about her made my heart skip a beat.The relaxati
Emma's POVI woke up feeling refreshed, last night's romantic escapade with Gabe still lingering in my mind. The memories of our hotel getaway made me smile."Ready to head back home?" Gabe asked, his eyes sparkling with amusement.I nodded, and we checked out of the hotel. As we drove, I couldn't help but think about our weekend.We chatted about everything and nothing, enjoying each other's company. The sunlight danced across Gabe's face, highlighting his strong jawline.As we turned onto my street, I noticed something odd."Gabe, why are there so many cars parked outside my house?" I asked, my brow furrowed.Gabe's grin grew wider, his eyes crinkling. "No idea."My curiosity piqued, I quickened my pace.As we pulled into the driveway, I gasped. My house was overflowing with people! Cars lined the street, and the front yard was filled with balloons."What's going on?" I asked, confusion etched on my face.Gabe chuckled, his eyes sparkling. "You'll see."I stepped out of the car, my