The Christmas spirit was thick in the air as everyone inside the Everett manor sat comfortably or bustled about. Chase and his wives — Artemis, Athena, Chione, and Elisabeth — were cuddled close, while Alice and Lila sat nearby, holding hands under the table, exchanging soft smiles. Leto, Nadia, and Aphrodite, the holy trinity of mother figures, kept a watchful but warm eye on the bustling house. Aurora and Lyra played energetically, the three-year-old twins running after each other with wooden swords. Meanwhile, the tiny two-month-old babies — Luna, Sage, Nova, Valor, and the only boy, Ash — were settled on a magical playing space that floated softly near the fireplace.