Sebastian Hale wasn’t used to slowing down.
His life moved at a relentless pace—tight schedules, endless meetings, and high-stakes decisions ruled his days. He was the man people called when they needed problems solved, deals closed, or entire companies turned around. Every hour of his life was accounted for, measured in productivity and outcomes.
But today—today was different.
Today was about his kids.
And for the first time in as long as he could remember, there was nowhere else he’d rather be.
“Are we there yet?” Amelia’s voice piped up from the back seat, her excitement practically vibrating through the air.
“We don’t even know where we’re going yet,” Elliott pointed out, but even his tone was bubbling with anticipation.
Sebastian grinned as he glanced at them in the rearview mi
