Leo had stayed up too late the night before and was still out cold when Austin stepped into his room.
"You need to leave before Kaius gets back from his run," she whispered. "Come on, up and at 'em!"
At the sound of Kaius's name, Leo's eyes flew open. But seeing it was just his mom, he groaned, pulled the covers tighter, and sank deeper into the warmth.
"No more snoozing," Austin said firmly. "Bathroom. Teeth. Face. Now."
She stood there, arms crossed, until he finally rolled out of bed and shuffled to the bathroom. Only when she heard the water running did she turn to go.
"I'll be downstairs," she called over her shoulder. "And for God's sake, move it!"
"Yeah, yeah," came his muffled reply.
Austin hurried downstairs, her nerves on edge. She had no idea how long Kaiu
