TEDDY
After Wolf dismissed Church, the energy shifted—it became quieter, more intentional. The brothers moved with purpose. The ol’ ladies stepped in to soften the space. Laney arranged things with calm efficiency. Bella laughed with Vivian and Grace, pulling them in as if they’d always been here. Rio directed from her spot like a queen, her hand rubbing gentle circles on her slightly swelled belly.
Everything was truly coming together. I might actually manage to pull this off.
But my mind kept spinning, restless, unable to let go of the worries that pressed in.
It drifted back to her.
My Caramel.
She looked at everything as if waiting for it to disappear. She ate quickly, almost as though she were unsure there would be more. Her body tensed when men moved too fast, but softened arou
