The night was still, the house dark except for the soft glow of the bedside lamp that illuminated the bedroom. The air was heavy, thick with the weight of everything that had unfolded that afternoon. In the quiet darkness, the twins were nestled between Sebastian and Ezra, their little bodies pressed close for comfort. Their breathing was shallow, uneven—clearly unsettled, disturbed by what they had witnessed earlier. Despite the exhaustion that hung over them, sleep didn’t come easily.Sebastian’s body was tense, his mind still reeling from the chaos, but his heart focused entirely on the children, on their need for comfort, for reassurance. Ezra was beside him, silently watching, his hand resting on Sebastian’s shoulder, a constant presence of support. But Sebastian knew this was his moment, his responsibility to guide them back to calm.He inhaled slowly, grounding himself in the rhythm of breath. Instinctively, something
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