Kael’s POV
Lucian had gone to check on the security details and to communicate with his people to get updates, while Jason had busied himself in the kitchen as we all were yet to have lunch.
I resumed my work in the company while conducting meetings through video calls and taking over Roman’s work as well. I wished to let him rest and take his time dealing with his matters.
Eira had come out of the room after getting ready and checked on Raven, but he had no intentions of waking up yet.
Smiling at his sleepy form, she decided to check on her pets and turned to leave, but I asked, "How’s Roman?"
"Seems fine," she replied, looking back at me.
I could smell his scent on her even when she was a few steps away from me, so I could tell she had comforted him. It was good to see she had softened toward him, as he truly needed it at the moment.
"You did well today," I told her, looking into her eyes.
She hummed, looked away, and left to go to her pets. I hope there would be a day when we start talking more than just what’s needed to.
At least she didn’t avoid meeting my eyes.
After half an hour, Lucian had returned and started helping Jason, in the kitchen.
At the same time, finally, two little demons stirred in sleep.
Rafe caressed Raven’s head while the little guy rubbed his eyes, unable to open them entirely and yawned.
Rafe stretched his arms while Raven moved to get up from his body.
"Good morning," I said, looking at the two lazy beings.
Rafe yawned and looked at me. "Oh, you guys returned?"
"What do you think?" I asked, closing the lid of the laptop and turning my entire attention to them.
Raven stepped down on the floor, as Rafe had occupied all the space.
I gestured to Raven to come to me. Though, just a few hours away from him, I already missed holding him.
The little guy quickly came over. I lifted him and made him sit in my lap. The next moment he snuggled against me, how kids usually acted with their father.
Finally, a reaction like a normal kid instead of following the mannerisms he had been taught.
I held him closer and caressed his head gently as it rested against my chest. "Did you sleep well?"
He nodded lightly.
"Hey bud, acting like a traitor the moment Kael is back?" Rafe commented with a chuckle and sat in the sofa. "Trust me, you won’t get to enjoy him like you did with me."
Raven looked at him but didn’t leave me. It felt so comforting and overwhelming. I knew he already considered me his father.
Eira came to us, leaving her pets. "Raven, you awake?" she said with a smile. "Come to mommy."
I loosened my hold on him, letting him know he could go to her. I put him down, and Eira quickly got him in her arms. She sat on the other end of the sofa with Raven in her lap.
She hugged him, pecked his head, and closed her eyes to feel him while cradling him.
Only if Raven knew — just a few hours back she killed a woman in a brutal way for his sake, just because that woman mentioned using him. Only if he knew how fortunate he was to have a mother like her.
She truly deserved a greater reward. And I will give her. Once I make sure her psychic condition is stable, the first thing I will do is tell her that Raven is her child.

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