Cassandra POV Ace is lying down over a rug spread above the ground. The place where he is lying seems flat compared to the rest of the ground. Julian and Nate are sitting near him, just with a little distance away in case he rolls to any side. They seem to talk about something and laugh. The carefree smiles on their faces fill me with a warm feeling inside. In between all this, these young souls are lighting up my mood. I notice that while they are talking, they glance once or twice towards Ace, making sure he is okay. I keep my movement quiet as I make my way towards them. I don’t want to startle them but someone is not so smart. “Look what Daddy brought from hunting”, Alastair speaks up making both of them turn towards us. Their grin is contagious and I have to grin back. They both

