Kamille's POV

Glancing at the clock, I realized that time was running late, and I needed to prepare the promised cookies for the kids before they returned from school. But who to look after Royer was my concern.

Belle was not yet back, Zeke too had not appeared since he left with his friends. I felt an urge to call Zeke tug at me.

He may say he's busy. I reasoned, and I didn't want to burden him with unnecessary concerns.

Instead, I reached for my phone and dialed ...