Chapter 939

Thalassa’s hands were clammy with nerves as she worried about the potential storm brewing within Lysander’s ever-unpredictable mood.

Even Fitch wiped the sweat from his brow, knowing that standing up to Lysander when he was on edge was a domain reserved. for the brave-or the foolish.

Fitch was trembling, bracing for the tempest that was Lysander’s wrath.

But to everyone’s surprise, Lysander simply massaged his temples and spoke in a deep, resonant voice, “Everyone sleeps in their own room tonight and wait for your mom to come tuck you in with a bedtime story.”

“I don’t wanna…” Little Elowen, not quite grasping the meaning behind Lysander’s words, started to object.

Before she could finish, Thalassa quickly covered her mouth, gently guiding her towards her room. She whispered into her eyes, “Daddy means that Mom will come and tell you a story, but you have to be in your own beds, waiting for your turn.”

Elowen blinked her confused eyes, “Is that what he meant?”

“Of course,” Thalassa reassured her.

for Mommy’s story!” exclaimed Dorian, bouncing

story time!” Sophie declared, her little legs hurrying toward the bathroom.

Mommy and won’t fall asleep,” Atticus

for their stories. Thalassa stood up, watching the children disappear into the bathroom with a smile. Her gaze shifted and met Lysander’s deep

and Sophie,” Thalassa said quickly, seeking an

kids lay in their beds, their damp

into their pajamas, her mood soft and relaxed.

sleep with you and Sophie tonight,” Elowen said in her

nodded in agreement, “Yeah, together.”

“Of course, you can. Get dressed and hop into bed, I’ll be right there

the little ones complied obediently, climbing into

storybook in hand, Thalassa began the nightly ritual of the bedtime

voice, soothing as a lullaby, easily lulled the children into

finish the tale, Elowen and Sophie had drifted off

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