As the family drove back to their suburban hideout, the early morning sky was painted in shades of pink and gold. They had made it through another night together, but the fight was far from done. Though Harper and the mayhem they had left behind were constantly on Xander's mind, he managed to keep his eyes on the road. Isabella was sitting next to him, silently stroking the edge of her seatbelt with her fingers. Liam, Elena, and Sofia were all deep in their own thoughts, sharing anxious looks in the backseat.Mateo met them at the door when they got home, his big eyes glimmering with joy at seeing his grandparents. "Grandma! Grandpa!" He sprinted in their direction and around Isabella's legs with his tiny arms.Isabella leaned down and took him in her arms, keeping him close. Her voice caught as she whispered, "Oh, my sweet boy."Mateo leaned back a little and gave her a curious look. "Gramma, did you have a significant adventure?"Xander ruffled Mateo's hair while kneeling next to th
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