Chapter 58: Together

The early morning sunlight filtered through the windows of the pack house kitchen as I stood between Asher and Lucian, all of us attempting to make breakfast together. It was our first real attempt at domestic life as a trio, and the awkwardness was palpable.

"I'll get the eggs," Asher said, reaching around me just as Lucian moved to grab the milk. They collided, sending both containers crashing to the floor.

"Sorry," they muttered simultaneously, then shared a sheepish look that made me laugh.

"Maybe we need to work on our coordination," I suggested, grabbing a towel to clean up the mess.

Both men knelt to help, our hands brushing together as we worked. The familiar spark of energy passed between us, growing stronger with each touch. We were still learning how to navigate this new dynamic, but moments like these made it feel more natural, more right.

Aiden's cheerful voice interrupted our cleanup. "Mom! Dads! Look what I can do!"