Cara’s POV
“Alright, kids, hurry on up to your rooms,” Emma said, clapping her hands lightly as Belle and D.J. lingered by the table, trying to prolong the evening. “Brush your teeth, and I’ll be up soon to tuck you in.”
“But, Mom. You promised we can stay a bit longer tonight.” Belle began to protest.
“I did, before I knew it would get this darker on time. Darkness means night, and night equals what?” Emma asked and D.J completed the word.
“Sleeping.” He said, then he pushed up his brows. “But, you never said that before when we were talking about…”
“No buts,” Emma interrupted gently but firmly, pointing toward the stairs. “You both know it’s way past your bedtime, so go on now.” She said.
Belle and D.J. groaned in unison but they eventually obeyed their mother, trudging off
