Kaius caught the flash of surprise on Eliot's face.
It was fast, almost invisible, but he picked up on it right away.
Something was off. And the kids weren't doing a great job hiding it.
The more they tried to act normal, the more obvious it became that something was bubbling under the surface.
His sharp gaze landed on his son.
" Eliot, "he asked, voice calm but firm, " are they classmates of yours? "
Austin stiffened.
Eliot shook his head. " No, Daddy. We don't go to the same school. "
Kaius's brow furrowed. " Then how do you know them? "
Before Eliot could answer, Elena stepped forward. She tilted her head up, face full of wide-eyed innocence.
" Uncle Kaius, why are you asking so many questions? "she said sweetly. " What could a bunch of kids like us possi
