After her mates left, Avery took a moment to tidy up the living room. She felt an exhilarating mix of exhaustion and contentment. The evening had been magical, filled with revelations and deepened connections. Each kiss and every shared laugh had cemented her feelings for Sean, Shane, Cruz, and Romeo, and she was eager to see where their relationships would lead.

Just as she was finishing up, the front door opened, and Avery's parents and her younger sister, Haylee, walked in. They had ...