Elena’s POV

I wake up before dawn, long before my alarm goes off. The soft morning light filters through the curtains, casting a golden glow over the room. I lie still for a moment, listening to the faint sounds of the city below and the quiet breathing of my children in the next room. A calm warmth spread through me. This is my favorite time of day. The peaceful moments before the world starts moving.

Today is important. We’re taking the twins to school, and then Cole and I are going to ...