Leela and Ginny watched from the kitchen island, sharing a knowing, silent glance as the two teenagers worked in perfect, albeit clumsy, harmony. Toby stood back, awkwardly waiting for Sarah to arrange the "nest" for the toddlers. He watched her with an expression of pure, unshielded adoration, completely unaware that the Alphas and the Healer were observing his every move.As Sarah leaned over to tuck a blanket around Caspian, a stray lock of hair fell across her face. Without thinking, Toby reached out, his fingers trembling slightly as he tucked the strand behind her ear. Sarah froze for a heartbeat, her cheeks flushing a deep, rosy pink that rivaled the sunset, but she didn't pull away. Instead, she looked up at him through her lashes and offered a small, shy smile that made Toby nearly trip over his own feet."Thanks," she breathed."No problem," Toby stammered, his hand lingering near her face a second too long before he pulled it back and shoved it into his pocket. "They... uh.
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