chapter seventy nine

Later that night, in the luminous and adorned castle, Caspian, Lorenzo, and Javier were arranging the gifts beneath the heavily ornamented tree that towered over the room.

Seated on the cushion, Ramona, Tiana, and Michelle were laughing and chatting while sipping hot coffee.

Stepping into the room, Roman stared at the flame rising and dancing above his palm. Dante, who was in his arms, was looking curiously at the fire and clapping excitedly.

"Playing with a child in that manner is not appropriate." Justice bemoaned to Roman, who appeared to be completely deaf, while carrying a small child who bore a striking resemblance to Tiana.

"He will not listen to you." Angelo said, walking behind him with two identical toddler boys in his arms.

Justice scoffed, looking at the little girl and poking her cute little face. "What do you think, Bella? Isn't that dangerous?"

Bella only nodded shyly and buried her face in his chest.

Justice chuckled.

"Why don't we open the gifts now that dinner is ove