Chapter 64

Caelum takes off instantly, leaving Emelia and Caelum laughing, even I myself grin at my needles remark. Layla waves her little hand at Cassian who is still laughing at either me or Caelum. “Bye little princess.” he blows her a kiss, his gaze lifting to mine. “Careful Aurora, don't poke the bear just to tickle yourself. He bites, hard.”

And with that, he too follows behind Caelum. I frown, closing the door and veering to Emelia who is still giggling to herself.

“Mommy, put me down.” Layla requests, now that Caelum and Cassian are gone, her shyness is out the window.

I put her down, and she runs to Emelia, picking up the remote control and handing it to Emelia. “Sofia?” Emelia asks, the spirals of her laughter fading and in response, Layla nods.

I take the time to go to the kitchen and grab Layla a snack to munch on while she watches her movie. When I return, I find Emelia has already put on the show Layla wants to watch and Layla is now sitting on the bean bag, in f