Alex POV
The morning sunlight filtered through the windows of the McKinnley estate, casting a warm glow across the room where Alex sat, lost in thought. She had been awake for hours, grappling with the revelations of the previous night and the tumultuous emotions swirling within her.
She glanced at the clock on the bedside table—late morning already. The events of the past weeks had blurred together into a whirlwind of discovery, family bonds, and the weight of her newfound identity as a Guardian.
Riley’s adoption had brought unexpected joy, mingled with the pang of uncertainty. They were sisters now, connected not just by blood but by a shared destiny. Alex couldn’t shake the sense of responsibility that came with this newfound family, nor the conflicting emotions regarding Mason.
She
