Jax POV
When I wake up, Dhalia and Blake are nowhere to be found. The first thing I think is that I’ve slept in. We’re supposed to be talking to Dhalia about her stepdad today, and I know after that conversation, she’ll probably want some space.
I head to my room, shower, and get dressed before making my way to the kitchen. As I walk in, I see them at the table, quietly eating breakfast. The room feels oddly subdued, like everyone’s waiting for the right moment to speak.
Dhalia is once again buried in a book while eating, and I know they’re finishing up her room today. We’ve ordered a ton of books for her—she deserves to have a personal library. I get lost in my thoughts while eating, and before I realize it, Chase nudges me.
“Sweetness,” he says, drawing my attention to Dhalia. She lo
