Chapter 25 Daddy The Tiger

• With ingredients for mushroom soup scattered around, Keira turned to Lucien, her eyes warm. "What's on your mind, sweetheart?"
• Lucien hesitated, glancing at Landon and Luna diligently scrubbing carrots. Feeling small on the stool, he fidgeted, finally hopping off and back on, seeking a level playing field.
• Keira knelt, her gentle gaze holding his. Lucien took a shaky breath. "Do you... really like us? Like, are you serious about being good to us?"