ALEXANDER'S POVThe next morning, I open my eyes slowly, blinking against the light. For a moment, I just listen. I can hear the soft clinking of pots and the sounds of giggling from the kitchen.I get up and make my way to the kitchen.And there she is.Mia stands barefoot at the counter. Her hair falls loose down her back. She is dressed in one of my oversized shirts. Wendy, still in her pajamas, sits cross-legged on the counter beside her, watching intently as Mia cracks eggs into a pan like it is some sort of magic trick.My heart swells.This.This is everything.I wrap my arms around Mia from behind. She lets out a tiny squeak of surprise before melting into my embrace.“Good morning,” I murmur, pressing a kiss just below her ear.“You’re warm,” she whispers with a smile, leaning back into me.“Good morning,” I say.“Good morning.”From the counter, Wendy makes a gagging sound. “Ugh. Gross. Why are you always kissing her?”I turn, grinning. “Because she’s pretty, and I like kiss
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