The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

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.

stay up for Mommy’s story!” exclaimed

then it’s story time!”

the eldest, so Mommy can come to me last. I’ll wait up for Mommy and won’t fall asleep,” Atticus said, always the most considerate, letting his younger siblings

dashed to the bathroom, eager to wash up and snuggle into bed ready for their stories. Thalassa stood up, watching the children disappear into the bathroom with a smile. Her gaze shifted

Elowen and Sophie,” Thalassa said quickly, seeking an escape.

beds, their damp skin glistening

Sophie into their pajamas, her mood soft

I wanna sleep with you and Sophie tonight,” Elowen

agreement, “Yeah,

Get dressed and hop into bed, I’ll be right

the little ones complied obediently, climbing into bed and

in hand, Thalassa began the nightly ritual

a lullaby, easily lulled the children into

Elowen and Sophie had drifted off