Zane's POV
Dean flexed his hand, staring at his palm before closing it into a fist. “I can feel it—like a pull. Here,” he lifted his hand to his chest, right over his heart. His gaze flicked to Max. “You?”
She nodded, pressing a hand to her sternum. “Like something’s… tethered.”
Amore stepped back, satisfied. “Good. Now, should the worst happen, the magic will guide you.”
Jason’s jaw tightened. “Let’s hope we don’t have to test it.”
Silence settled over the room, thick with unspoken worries—until a tiny, sleepy coo broke the tension. Kelly stirred in Max’s arms, blinking up at her with wide, trusting eyes, while Asher let out a soft gurgle.
We all chuckled. Leave it to the babies to shatter the heaviness.
After Amore and Athena did all they could, we headed home. The pups were ready
