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.

I wanna stay up for Mommy’s story!” exclaimed Dorian, bouncing excitedly.

it’s story time!”

me last. I’ll wait up for Mommy and won’t fall asleep,” Atticus

stories. Thalassa stood up, watching the children disappear into the

check on Elowen and Sophie,” Thalassa said quickly, seeking

bath, the kids lay in their beds, their damp skin glistening and soft, utterly

Sophie into their pajamas, her mood soft and relaxed.

and Sophie tonight,” Elowen said in her sweet,

nodded in agreement, “Yeah, together.”

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

ones complied obediently, climbing into bed and settling down.

storybook in hand, Thalassa began the nightly

a lullaby, easily lulled

could finish the tale, Elowen and Sophie had drifted