The first light of dawn peeked through the curtains as Dahlia stirred awake. She carefully slipped out of bed, making sure not to wake Carter and Colton. She wanted to do something special for them today, so she decided to prepare breakfast while they were still asleep.
Dahlia tiptoed to the kitchen, her feet softly padding against the cool floor. The kitchen was silent and calm, a perfect setting for her to gather her thoughts. She started by preparing the ingredients for pancakes, one of Colton’s favorites. As she whisked the batter, her mind wandered back to the events of the previous night. Her cheeks flushed at the memory of Carter’s intense gaze and the passion they shared.
Focusing back on her task, Dahlia heated the pan and poured the batter, watching it sizzle and bubble. The ar
