Kiara’s POVThat night, after everything, we didn’t talk much. We just existed in the same space again.The next morning, I woke up to the faint sound of movement in the kitchen.I frowned slightly, stretching as I got out of bed and slipped into my robe. When I stepped out, the smell of pancakes hit me first.I paused.Leo stood by the counter, flipping one with more focus than I’d ever seen him give anything domestic.I leaned against the wall, folding my arms.“You cook now?” I asked.He glanced back, a small smirk on his lips.“I’m full of surprises.”“Hm,” I hummed. “We’ll see.”Before I could say anything else, I heard small footsteps.“Mummy.”Sophia walked in, rubbing her eyes, her hair scattered in every direction.“Good morning, baby,” I said softly, crouching to her level.She nodded sleepily, then her eyes lifted and landed on Leo. She blinked and blinked again.“Uncle hero?” she said slowly.Leo turned fully this time, smiling.“Good morning, princess.”Sophia looked betw
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