Down in the courtyard, the game reached its climax. Apollo had cornered Kaira near the fountain, only for Caelen to drop silently from the balustrade, deploying a harmless, localized dome of shadow that enveloped all three of them. From inside the dark sphere, the sound of Apollo’s deep laughter, Kaira’s joyous barking, and Caelen’s rare, chiming giggles echoed up into the evening air.The dome dissipated, revealing the trinity collapsed in a heap on the manicured grass, a tangle of incredibly dangerous, terrifyingly powerful, and perfectly happy children.Apollo sat up, brushing grass from his dark hair, and looked up toward the observation deck. Even through the polarized glass, his golden-amber eyes locked onto his fathers. He raised a hand in a simple, quiet gesture of acknowledgment.Daniel returned the gesture, pressing his large hand flat against the glass.Lukas leaned his head back against Daniel’s shoulder, closing his eyes for a brief, transcendent moment.The world outside
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