Ellie POV
I returned to the apartment, still turning over the memories in my mind. Cassian was inside, watching over the twins.
He was sitting on the floor in the living room with Ian on his lap while August scooted on his belly nearby, giggling at the little carved wolf teether he loved.
The sight sent a wave of warmth through me that eased the anxiety I’d been carrying since lunch. Cassian turned his head when he heard me come in.
“Look at that, Ian, who’s here?”
Ian cooed in response, and August fell forward and squealed.
I laughed and joined them on the rug.
“How were they today?”
“They’re always great,” Cassian replied easily. “You look stressed.”
He said it like he was stating a fact. I sighed and rolled my eyes at him. “Why do you always do that? Like I’m completely
