David woke gently, slipping from the bed without disturbing Seraphina or Amilia, who remained fast asleep. His heart swelled with emotion as he quietly approached Katrina, Shay, and Vivian. Without thinking, he wrapped his arms around all three, drawing them into a warm embrace.
Taken by surprise, the three women hesitated briefly before reciprocating, returning his embrace with the same affection. In that moment, no words were needed—they each understood David in their own way, and this unspoken bond was deepening.
Katrina, ever perceptive, remembered David as the needy child who had always craved attention. For her, he was someone to be nurtured, someone who, despite his growth, still needed the warmth of human connection.
