Winter's POV
Kai’s laughter echoed down the hall as he ran from Cami, his little legs moving as fast as they could. I leaned against the kitchen counter, a soft smile tugging at my lips despite the unease that had settled in my chest since the meeting with Coach James.
“Mummy!” Kai called, running into the kitchen and grabbing my leg. “Auntie Cami’s too slow!” “Oh, I’m slow, am I?” Cami’s voice came from behind him, her hands on her waist as she pretended to look offended.
“Very slow,” Kai declared, hiding behind me. I ruffled his hair, my heart warming at the sight of his boundless energy. “Be nice to Auntie Cami,” I teased, kneeling to his level.
The doorbell rang, cutting through the moment. Cami’s expression shifted slightly, and I straightened, wiping my hands on a towel. “I’ll ge
