Ava’s POVFIVE YEARS LATER“Jace, Niko, Rhea!” I shouted, my voice edged with exasperation as I stepped into the house. How could three tiny terrors drain every ounce of my sanity? Jace popped up first, his angelic face a flimsy cover for his penchant for chaos.Niko trudged in next, Rhea clinging to his side like a shadow. I folded my arms, my stare pinning them as they formed a guilty line, eyes wide, braced for the scolding they knew was coming.“Which one of you masterminds thought slipping an orange peel under Alex’s car was a brilliant scheme?” I demanded, eyes narrowing. Rhea fluttered her lashes, feigning innocence with a shrug.Then she jabbed a finger at Niko, silently throwing him to the wolves. They knew the drill: they were a team, but Niko always led the charge. I sighed, collapsing into a chair, my gaze softening as I took in their faces—faces I’d die for.“You know I really love you cuties, don’t you?” I said, my voice low, a quiet ache in my chest. They nodded, their
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