Nicola woke to the sound of birdsong filtering through the window. The sun was barely cresting over the horizon, casting golden light across the room. She was wrapped in the triplets’ arms, their warmth an anchor in the quiet stillness.For a moment, she let herself savor it - the calm before the storm she knew was coming. Maddie’s schemes weighed heavily on her mind, her betrayal a shadow that hung over the pack. Despite the strength of her bond with Damien, Dylan, and Dean, unease coiled in her chest like a living thing.As the triplets began to stir, the house felt too peaceful, too still, as though the world outside held its breath, waiting.Breakfast was a quiet affair, though tension simmered beneath the surface. Nicola sat at the kitchen table while Dylan cooked, his easy banter with Dean doing little to mask the concern etched into his features.“Don’t burn the eggs this time,” Dean teased, leaning against the counter.“Hey, that was one time,” Dylan shot back, mock-offended.
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