Chapter 15

Mabel POV

The gala had been a success. By the time I arrived home, it was well past midnight.

The kids were already fast asleep in their room, snuggled beneath their blankets without a care in the world.

“Mommy?” Nathaniel murmured, peeling his eyes open.

I tiptoed to his bed. “Hey, sweetie.”

“Are you back from the party?”

“Yes. Go back to sleep.” I kissed his temple. “We'll talk in the morning.”

He drifted back to sleep.

I walked to my room, kicked off my shoes, and threw myself onto the bed. Exhaustion tugged at my spine.

Sleep claimed me instantly.

The next thing I knew, tiny feet were racing toward my room. I let out a sle