The gates of the fortress closed behind Killian’s car with a low, final hum.Daniela stood by the front steps long after the sound of the engine faded, her arms wrapped loosely around herself. She exhaled, straightened her shoulders, and turned back inside.The fortress was alive in its usual way. Quiet footsteps, distant noises, the soft echo of routine. Daniela slipped easily into it, like she belonged there now. Like it had learned her shape.MUMMY!Four small figures appeared at the end of the hallway, ice cream long forgotten, shoes already kicked off.“I thought you were supposed to be washing your hands.”WE WERE. THEN WE GOT DISTRACTED— Matteo.Daniela ruffled their hair. “Come on, let's get you out of your uniforms.The quadruplets jumped after her. After they freshened up, they had lunch.Daniela had some sketches to make, so after they were done with lunch, the quadruplets followed her into her room.The next hour passed in colored pencils, scattered papers, and loud opin
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