Kieran bit his lower lip slowly as he pointed behind Marcus. “Look,” he whispered.

Marcus turned around to see Zyra standing there with a puppy dog look on her face. “Oh, my love!” he mouthed, smiling as he opened his arms to welcome her in a hug.

“I heard you guys mentioning my name. Did I do something?” she asked softly, wrapping her arms around his neck.

He shook his head, kissing her forehead. “No, you did nothing, my love. Did you sleep well?”

“Yes, thanks,” she ...