The Alpha King's Hated Mate
My chest burned.
I kissed Sofia’s forehead, then Luca’s, holding them close for just a moment longer. “You two are trouble, you know that?” I whispered, my voice breaking in ways I hoped they couldn’t understand. “But one day, I’ll bring you cousins to play with. How does that sound?”
Sofia sniffled again, pulling back just enough to peek at me, curiosity warring with tears. Luca’s eyes lit up.
“Cousins?” he gasped, like it was the greatest word he’d ever heard.