Killian [POV]
If Estela realized her daughter had just blown her cover, she didn’t show it. Not a flicker of panic crossed her face. Her full attention remained on the child in her arms as she walked across the kitchen, gently rocking her while humming a lullaby under her breath.
“You’ve had such a big week, haven’t you, little one?” she whispered, voice soft and full of warmth.
The girl looked at me with wide, curious eyes—but instead of pulling away, she nestled deeper into Estela’s embrace.
“Hello there, sweetheart,” I said quietly, taking a careful step closer. “What’s your name?”
Estela’s arms tightened instinctively, her body shielding the girl in a way that didn’t go unnoticed.
“I’m Riley,” the child yawned, resting her cheek against Estela’s shoulder, still watching me.
“I’m
