Austin closed the upstairs security feeds on her phone and hurried to Leo's door, tapping lightly.
"Open up, it's Mom," she whispered.
The door cracked open, revealing three small faces with wide, alert eyes peering back at her.
"Mommy," they murmured in unison.
Austin crouched slightly to meet their eyes.
"Okay, listen carefully," she said, keeping her voice low. "Uncle Kaius and Eliot might be staying the night. I need you all to go back to your rooms now and pretend it's just a normal night. No noise, no lights, okay? I'll wake you early, make breakfast, and once they're gone, I'll take you to school."
Leo tilted his head, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "Mom, are you going to be alone in your room with Alpha Kaius tonight?"
Austin rolled her eyes and flicked his
