Ezekiel’s POV I was just standing at the door, even as I saw my love—Kailey—talking with our son. It gave me so much joy that I wanted to just go in and hug them both, but I restrained myself and was just hearing all they were saying, even as I smiled.Auren sat at the table, his little fists clenched, his jaw set like he was trying to be strong. Kailey sat across from him, her eyes sharp but full of something deeper—worry, love, maybe both."I need you to listen to me, Auren," she said, her voice low, serious. "You have to be careful while we’re gone. I don’t trust Cecilia, not for a second. And neither should you."Auren nodded, but I could see the hesitation in his eyes. He was just a boy, no matter how much he wanted to act tough."Say it, Auren," Kailey pressed."I understand," he said, firmer this time.Kailey let out a slow breath and leaned back in her chair. "Good. Because if anything happens to you while I’m gone, I will burn this entire place to the ground."I almost chuck
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