Kamille's POV

Tucking my children into bed each night had become a sacred ritual for me. It was the one time of day when everything felt serene and normal. Tonight was no different. I first went to the boys' room. Torin, Royer, and Reon were already half asleep, their soft breathing filling the room.

I bent down, kissed each of their foreheads, and whispered, "Goodnight, my loves. Sweet dreams."

As I left their room, I headed toward Tyris's room which is closest to mine. ...