The jet touched down smoothly on the tarmac, its engines humming as the plane rolled to a stop. Bella and Asher, still slightly groggy from the journey, gathered their belongings and prepared to disembark. As they descended the steps, they spotted their families waiting nearby. Alpha Azriel and Luna Lora stood tall with welcoming smiles, while Tim lounged casually with a mischievous twinkle in his eyes.
“Welcome back!” Lora greeted her, pulling Bella into a warm embrace. “We’ve missed you.”
Tim smirked as he stepped forward. “So,” he drawled, his voice teasing, “did you two lovebirds have a good time?”
Bella froze, her cheeks instantly flushing a deep crimson. “Dad!” she protested, her voice a high-pitched squeak.
Her embarrassment only fueled the laughter of everyone around her. Even
