YELENA

The wedding had ended perfectly, a beautiful success that still made my heart swell.

As night fell over the city, we organized a private dinner in the garden behind Tristan’s house. It was just us, our closest friends and family... the people who had stood by us through every bit of the chaos.

I was in the bedroom, winding down. Tyla was finally calm after I fed her. I played with her for a moment, pressing her little cheek against mine, and when I kissed her tiny lips, she let ...