Epilogue

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The house is in full chaos, but it's the good kind—the kind that makes me smile even when I'm exhausted

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The house is in full chaos, but it's the good kind—the kind that makes me smile even when I'm exhausted.

Lillith is running around, her blonde curls bouncing, and Kai is chasing her with his usual mischievous grin. Lucian is right behind them, keeping an eye on everything, while Ace my wild, unpredictable son is sitting on the couch, playing with his action figures, lost in his own little world.

But the most surprising part of the scene? Aaron.

I glance up, and there he is sitting on the living room floor in the middle of a "fashion show." A fashion show. Of course, it's not just any show. It's Lillith's fashion show.  And Aaron? Well, he's wearing a pink tutu, a tiara that's barely staying on his head, and a sparkly wand that's probably about to snap in half under the weight of his serious expression. she is spending a little to much time with fallon, oh speaking of her, she is finally married and they decided to adopt a little one. I am so excited, ok now back to this.. 

At first, I freeze, blinking in disbelief. The boys are laughing their asses off in the corner, shocked but clearly entertained by the sight of their father playing dress-up.

Lucian's eyes widen, his protective instincts flickering before a grin cracks across his face. He doesn't say anything, but I can tell he's trying to process how to feel about his dad in a tutu. Ace, on the other hand, is practically gasping for air from laughing so hard. "Dad, what are you doing?!" he howls, his voice a mix of disbelief and amusement.

But Aaron? He's sitting there like it's the most normal thing in the world. He's holding up a stuffed bear as a "guest of honor," making sure it gets the full runway treatment, even going so far as to give it a dramatic spin.

I don't know whether to laugh or cry, but in the end, I do both.

"Daddy!" Lillith giggles, running up to him in her princess dress, a twirl of sparkles and pink. Her hands are full of accessories more tiaras, necklaces, and bracelets and she's shoving them into his hands, trying to add more glamour to his already ridiculous ensemble.

"Princess Lillith," Aaron says in his deep voice, bending to her level, "What do you think of my outfit? Am I ready for the ball?"

Lillith giggles again, her little fingers tapping on his tiara. "You look perfect, Daddy!" she declares with all the seriousness of a four-year-old who knows how to melt her father's heart.

My heart stutters in my chest as I watch the scene unfold. I never imagined I'd see this side of Aaron never imagined he'd willingly become a part of their wild little world. But here he is, playing dress-up like a pro, all to make her smile.

And then there's the boys, watching him with a mixture of awe and laughter. Lucian is still a little unsure, though a smile tugs at the corner of his mouth. Ace? He's howling with laughter, clutching his stomach like he can't breathe.

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