𝑰𝒏𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝑱𝒂𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝑯𝒂𝒍𝒆

Chapter 15: Bonds Strengthing

Theo woke up in an unfamiliar room, momentarily disoriented until the events of the previous night came flooding back to him. He sat up slowly, rubbing the sleep from his eyes as he glanced around the room.

The Cullen household was quiet, the early morning light filtering in through the windows casting a soft glow over everything. Theo couldn't shake the sense of unease that lingered in the air, a reminder of the tensions that had erupted the night before.

As he got out of bed and made his way downstairs, Theo found the Cullen family gathered in the living room, their expressions grave as they discussed the events of the previous night. Rosalie's gaze met his as he entered the room, and she offered him a reassuring smile, a silent reminder that he wasn't alone.

"Good morning, Theo," Carlisle greeted him, his voice warm and welcoming. "I hope you slept well."

Theo nodded, offering a tentative smile in return. "Yeah, I did. Thanks, Carlisle."
The room fell silent as the weight of the previous night's events hung heavy in the air. Theo could sense the tension among the Cullen family, a palpable reminder of the rift that had formed between them.

But as they sat in silence, a sense of determination began to settle over Theo. He knew that he couldn't change what had happened, but he refused to let it tear them apart.

"I just want to say thank you," Theo said, breaking the silence. "For everything. You didn't have to take me in last night, but you did. And I'm grateful for that."
Rosalie smiled at him, her eyes softening with warmth. "You're family, Theo," she said, her voice filled with conviction. "And family sticks together, no matter what."

With those words, Theo felt a surge of gratitude wash over him. Despite the challenges that lay ahead, he knew that he had found a sense of belonging with the Cullen family—a bond that couldn't be broken by any outside forces.

As they sat together in the quiet of the morning, Theo felt a sense of hope stir within him. He didn't know what the future held, but he knew that as long as they faced it together, they could overcome anything that came their way.

And as he looked around at the faces of his newfound family, Theo knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead, he would face them with courage and determination. For in that moment, he realized that he had found a home—a place where he truly belonged. And he was grateful for every moment of it.