Chapter 65
“Hi, Mom!” Eileen called out, her voice bright with excitement as the SUV pulled up to the Yellow Moon packhouse.
“Hi, sweetheart. Come help with the luggage,” Calliope replied immediately, her maternal instincts kicking in before she was even out of the car.
“We’ve got it, Calliope,” Apollo countered with a grin. He and Lucian walked out to meet the vehicle, already rolling up their sleeves. “You, Arden, and the girls go on inside and get settled. We’ll handle the heavy lifting.”
“I can help with the bags,” Arden insisted, her training making it difficult to stand by while others worked. She reached for the nearest handle, her fingers itching for the familiar weight of duty.
“Arden, you are officially off the clock,” Calliope announced, her tone leaving no room for argumen
