My immediate concerns shifted to hope. “How? Are they okay?”

Cierce nodded. “Yes, they are. Come, let's check on the triplets.”

As we walked together, I tried to focus on what truly mattered: my children.

***

My heart raced as I hurriedly walked with Cierce back to the omega den. My mind was consumed by anxiety and worry, eager to reach the place where my children, Cassian, Dorian, and Kane, were supposed to have awakened after being poisoned by Ignis. Cierce ...