The aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the kitchen as Lyra sat at the table, her phone in hand. Aria bustled about, preparing breakfast for the children, but she kept glancing over at Lyra, a knowing smile on her face.
"So, who's got you smiling at your phone like that?" Aria teased. "Could it be a certain tall, dark, and handsome visitor we had yesterday?"
Lyra looked up, feeling a blush creep into her cheeks. "It's not like that, Ari. Caden's just checking in about the new girl. He left so suddenly yesterday, I think he's concerned."
Aria raised an eyebrow. "Uh-huh. And what about the other one? The one who sent those gorgeous flowers?"
Lyra couldn't suppress a grin as she opened Damien's message. "Good morning, beautiful," she read aloud. "I hope you enjoyed the flowers I sent. T
