Haunted by the Mysterious Alpha
Aurora, my only daughter, found one of the most creative hiding spots, slipping beneath the dessert table, while Seraphina, Leia’s pup, nestled herself inside a decorative wooden crate near the gazebo.
The children’s chuckles filled the air.
“...seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty! Ready or not, here I come!” Calix called out and opened his eyes.
A sudden silence settled in the garden, broken by occasional muffled giggles from the hidden pups.
“You can run. But you can’t hide forever,” Calix teased as he began combing the places. Leia and I exchanged knowing glances as Brielle approached with a tray of tea. Sipping from our cups, we returned to watching how the game unfolded.
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