MILLIE'S POV
"Mama, look! I made a dragon with my blocks!"
I turned from where I was making sandwiches to find Leo standing proudly beside an elaborate structure that looked somewhat like a wolf with wings—his interpretation of a dragon.
"That's amazing, baby!" I crossed to admire it properly. "Is it a friendly dragon?"
"The friendliest! His name is Sparkle and he protects castles." Leo beamed up at me. "Can Braham come see it when he gets back?"
"I'm sure he'd love to." I glanced at the clock. Braham had been in his office all morning, on calls with Renan and Gabriel, preparing for the Council session for tomorrow.
Tomorrow. When he'd have to defend himself against false accusations and political manipulation.
I pushed the worry down. Today was supposed to be about family. About no
