Today had been a busy and chaotic night at the monastery. That on top of Kai’s relentless taunting had left Cole in a bad mood.

As soon as he got home, he made no effort to speak to the kids. Instead offering a curt nod of acknowledgement as he hastily made his way to your shared bedroom.

It was almost like magic. The way his mind instantly cleared the moment he saw you laying there on the bed, his body relaxing. You always did have a calming effect on him.