Sleep doesn't come . When Aizen pokes my cheek , I've gathered everything that came over me last night and buried it deep down . I just have to remember that this isn't about me . They're shifters , and I don't want to continue thinking about how things . would end if they shifted out of the blue . I would have freaked . " Morning , momma , " he says sleepily . " Good morning , my love ," I smile . " Where's D.A.D. ? " Ayrie pats the spot he was in when she fell asleep . " Why don't we go looking for him after you brush your teeth and get ready for the day ? " " Okay , " she nods and turns away to go back to sleep . " Looks like you're first , buddy , " I tell Aizen . I lift him and allow him to do his thing independently . When he's done with his business , he comes out to ask for his toothbrush . Aizen has never liked me pampering him . He never really cried as a baby . Something always had to be very wrong for him to cry . He doesn't mind letting Ayrie have all the attention and sulks when it's on him . " She should sleep more , " he says when he's done brushing his teeth . " What about you ? " I ask taking his clothes off so I can change him . " I sleep . Ayrie sometimes has nightmares . Chocolate Sprinkles helps her , " he takes his T - shirt out of my hand to put it on himself . She does have nightmares and she's very skeptical around new people . Not everyone . Just certain people she calls " the bad people " . Ruin was one of them . It's the biggest reason why I never let him too close . She didn't seem skeptical about Knight in the slightest . I understand now , that maybe she senses something the rest of us can't in people . A tap at the door has my stomach in somersaults . " Stay with her ," I say tying his shoes . " Yes , momma ," he crawls back over to her . I open the door fully expecting Knight to be standing there but to my mostly pleasant surprise , it's Grandma Shark . " Good morning , " she greets me . " Am I too early ? " " Not for Aizen ," I wave her in . She tiptoes in and excitedly goes over to him . " Good morning , handsome boy , " " Hello , Grandma Shark , " he grins . " I'll take it , " she laughs quietly and moves closer to him . " Look at you , huh ? Up and ready for the day ," Successfully unlocked ! " Yes , " he sweeps his hand down the front of his favorite shark T - shirt . " You must love sharks ," " 20 " Yes , they're my favorite predators ," he nods . " You want to know what my favorite predator is ? " " Yes , please , " he nods eagerly . " Wolves , " she says gently . " A shark can eat a wolf in one bite , " he shakes his head completely undeterred . " Tough cookie , huh , " she glances back at me . " You have no idea ," I nod . " Grandma , " Ayrie mumbles . " Good morning , sleepy head ," Maria greets her with equal enthusiasm . " Mommy , peepee , " she wiggles out from under the blanket . " Don't just sit there . Go , " I help her off the bed . She runs into the bathroom . " How old are they ? " she asks . " They just turned five last month , " I answer . co . cute, " she coos . " Who's this ? " she reaches for Chocolate Sprinkles . " No ," Aizen stops her . " It's Ayrie's . She doesn't like anyone touching him . He's her knight , " I see . I'm sorry , " she sits back taking no offense . Once I get Ayrie ready and let Maria give her pigtails we head out to the breakfast table where Mr. Blake and two others are waiting for us . " Oh , so it's true , " the girl sitting with Mr. Blake says . I recognize her . I mean after all I've designed several of her red carpet gowns . Tessal Blake is stunning . She's small like her mother , but she's very much her father's daughter . The same baby blue eyes and ash blonde hair . " Phoebe , this is my daughter Tessa . My son Elliot and you know my mate . Fredrick ," " You can call me , Freddy , " " Grandpa ," Ayrie shouts . " That's right , " he laughs getting up to come over to us . She doesn't hesitate to go to him . " Pancakes , " she points at the stack on a tray . " Join us , " he waves us over . " Hello , everyone . My name is Phoebe ," I introduce myself . " We know . You're literally all everyone is talking about , Tessa says . " The girl replacing . Francis Gucci , " " No one can replace Frankie . I hope rehab helps him , " I say pulling Aizen onto my lap 20 since Ayrie has made herself at home on Freddy's lap . " And who is this cutie ? " she asks reaching for him . " My name is Aizen ," he puts his hand up to stop her . " No touching , please ," " Be nice . That's D.A.D.'s little sister , " I tell him . His eyes immediately snap to Ayrie and then back to her . " Yup , " " Sorry ," he apologizes to her . " I didn't know , " " It's okay , little man . My name is Tessa . You can call me Auntie Tess . You both can , " " Auntie Tess , " the two of them repeat . I serve him first asking what he would like to eat . He picks eggs , bacon , and toast . As always . " That's D.A.D.'s little brother , " He has a brother ? " Aizen asks looking up at him wide eyed . " He forgets , but yeah . I'm his brother , Elliot smiles at him . " You can call me Elliot , " " Idiot , " Ayrie tests the name . " That works , " Tessa laughs . " No , try again , " I tell her. " Elliot ," I sound out . She swallows her mouthful of pancakes . Elly - ot , " " Elliot ," she says properly . " Sorry , she has trouble with English , I say . " I speak Spanish , " he says . " Mommy too , " Ayrie points at me . " They speak French . Up until now , we lived in France , " " That's the little accent I'm hearing ," Maria laughs . " Wicked ," Tessa nods . " Wicked ," Ayrie repeats making us all laugh . " They repeat everything ," I inform them . " So , watch what you say , " Maria translates . " Where is D.A.D. ? " Ayrie asks . " Uh , " Mr. Blake clears his throat . " Knight was called out for work ," Maria lies to her and Ayrie catches it . " Ce n'est pas agréable de mentir , Ayrie say looking away . Maria looks over at me . " Il n ' est pas ici ? " " No , he's not , " she sighs . " Quand est - ce qu'il revient ? " 20 " I'm not sure , " she answers . " A couple of days , maybe ," " He left ? " I ask . " Not because he wanted to . He's having trouble with his wolf . He's been dormant for a while , " she says quietly . " You understand , right ? " " He has a puppy ? " Aizen asks before I can answer . Yeah , I understand perfectly . I used to live with a werejaguar . " More like he is the puppy , Elliot says making the others laugh . " That was funny , " I admit to myself . Yeah , I can use a little humor right about now . " Very funny , Elliot , " Ayrie agrees . " I understand , " I nod . " Um , I was wondering if there's somewhere I can go change of clothes here ? We were kind of in a hurry last night , " " Big hurries , Ayrie proclaims . " She is so cute , Tessa laughs . " " You too , Daddy's sister , " she points at her . to get a " Ah , Knight doesn't stand a chance with you , " she laughs . " Sweet , sweet Karma , " Subscribe 6