Elena POV
I felt Genevieve move closer, her hand gentle as it rested on my shoulder. The atmosphere in the room was heavy with sorrow, every person fully aware of the sadness lingering between us. As Jacob rose to go speak with Asher, Margot stepped in, wrapping her arms tightly around me. That nearly shattered my composure. She had always made me feel safe, the way a mother should, and her familiar coconut scent wrapped me in bittersweet comfort. As she pulled away, I sniffled and looked around, suddenly noticing someone missing. “Where’s Dawn?” I asked softly, hoping to lift the tension clouding the room.
Moments later, I heard soft footsteps outside the door before it swung open and Dawn barreled into the room with that bright grin of hers. Without hesitation, I scooped her up by the arms and lifted her into my lap. She quickly adjusted, looping her little arms around my neck while I rubbed her small back in slow motions. My eyes drifted to Jacob and Genevieve, sharing silent unde
