Willow's POV

The sun was high in the sky, casting a warm glow over everything, and for the first time in a long while, I felt at peace. It wasn’t just the marking ceremony, or even the weight of finally revealing the truth to the kids, it was the way everything seemed to fall into place. There was an understanding between us, a connection that had always been missing. And now, it was whole.

Daniel and Ella, my children, my blood, had accepted the truth, even if it was difficult. Asher, ...