“Honey!” Beatrice exclaimed, embarrassed by his brazen declaration.
“What’s he mean?” Kaya asked.
“He’s talking about the night we were conceived,” Maya replied, cracking a slight smile.
“Oh, papa, no! Don’t go there!” Kaya replied.
“No!” Royce exclaimed, clasping his ears shut.
Alakin and Lucas shared a laugh as Beatrice, Royce, and the twins shook their heads in unison.
“Ignore your father, sweetie, and Lucas, I’m sorry you had to hear that,” Beatrice apologized.
“It’s okay,” Lucas replied, snickering.
“We don’t have much time left. I can feel our energy fading,” Alakin warned.
“No. Please…stay…” Maya said, her voice cracking.
“If I could I would. But our energy is fading. We have to go.” Beatrice hovered away with Royce at her side, rejoining Alakin. “Take care of Kaya, Lucas.
