Austin stood at the edge of the pool, arms crossed, her eyes cold as ice while she watched her children torment Lena.
She felt a deep, primal satisfaction.
Like watching a bunch of wolf pups tear apart a snake that got too close.
Kaius walked in just as the chaos peaked. Four children were splashing around Lena with surprising aggression for their size.
His gaze swept over the scene, and his expression shifted instantly. Something was off.
Austin 's face was unreadable, but the tension in the air was sharp enough to sting.
"What's going on here?"he asked.
Austin 's lips curled into a smile."Lena was giving them a swimming lesson. They're just... learning from the best."
Before Kaius could answer, a sharp scream came from upstairs.
Laura stood at the balcony, gr
