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After much back and forth, Robert and Gertrude finally convinced me to let the kids go to school in the nearby town. Robert even cheerfully volunteered to drive them every morning. His excitement was contagious, though my heart still wrestled with doubt.

Was this the right thing to do? I'd spent years hiding, trying to keep my past from catching up to us. The thought of sending Ellie and Cooper out into the world filled me with uncase.

But my skepticism melted the moment I saw the pure joy in the eyes when we told them the news. Their excitement was contagious, and I couldn't bear to take that happiness away from them.

"They're going to be fine. Stop worrying," Gertrude reassured my placing a comforting arm around my shoulder.

I let out a heavy sigh. "That's what I've been praying for, Gertrude."

She gave me a knowing look. "It's been three years, sweetheart. Don't you think whoever you're hiding from has moved on by now?"

I wanted to believe that. Desperately. But part of me knew better-danger had a way of waiting, lurking just out of sight. "Are you not coming with us, Mommy?" Cooper asked, glancing up as he packed his bag, his silver hair gleaming under the morning light. I swallowed the lump in my throat. "No, sweetheart," I said gently

No one outside our small circle knew about the kids. Their rapid growth meant that, at just three years old, they looked closer to seven. It was safer if I stayed behind. If anyone recognized me, it could unravel everything.

"You'll be fine with Grandpa Robert," I assured him, brushing a lack of silver hair behind his ear. "I'll be waiting for you when you get

home."

Harper bounded up beside him, her red hair bouncing as she grinned. "We're going to make so many friends, I just know it!"

"Just behave," I warned playfully, though my heart ached at the thought of them being away from me. "And here, don't forget about this," I said as I tied her hair up and hid it underneath a bucket hat.

"I don't like to wear a hat, Mom!" she complained.

"You have to, sweet pea, or I'll not allow you to go out of this house," I insisted. "You, as well," I turned to Cooper as I put on another hat. It's better safe than sorry. Their uncommon hair color might draw some unwanted attention. Not a lot of children have red and silver hair. One look at their hair and anyone will think they are not from here. I wanted them to stay under the radar as much as possible. "Remember, both of you are not allowed to remove your hats, okay? It's for your safety," I reminded them.

They both looked at each other as if trying to find the answers to their questions through each other. But eventually, they nodded in agreement.

"They'll be all right, Sage," Gertrude said softly, her voice filled with certainty. "You've given them a good start. Let them spread their wings a little."

I nodded, though the decision still weighed heavily on me.

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Tll be going with them to buy some groceries for the house. Would you like anything?" she satel

I'm good, I answered.

"Will you be fine alone here?" she asked.

I nodded in response.

As I watched them climb into the truck with Robert and Gertruck, waving choice wouldn't come back to haunt us.

citedly, I prayed to the Moon Goddess that this

I wanted them to have a life filled with joy and freedom. I just hoped I wasn't risking everything we had worked so hard to protect.

My morning started quietly after Robert and the kids left for school. For the first time in years, the house felt eerily still without the sound of Harper and Cooper's playful banter. I-busied myself with chores, trying to keep my mind from wandering into dangerous territory. I scrubbed the counters, folded the laundry, and even attempted to bake a loaf of bread-anything to fill the silence and keep the nagging worry at bay. But just as the dough was rising, a cold breeze brushed against the back of my neck.

I froze, the hair on my nape standing on end. That feeling-chilling, ominous. It was the first time I felt this eerie feeling, but I knew exactly what it meant.. My heart raced, my instincts screaming at me that this wasn't just paranoia. Kieran.

He'd found me.

My breath caught in my throat as I glanced around the house. It was empty, thank the Moon Goddess. Robert and Gertrude were out, and the twins were safe at school-far away from whatever was about

I needed to act quickly.

Grabbing a pen and paper, I scribbled a note to Gertrude, my hands trembling Gertrude,

happen here.

as I wrote:

Something urgent has come up, and I need to leave for a few days. Please take care of Harper and Cooper for me. Tell them I love them more than anything, and I'll come back as soon as I can. Trust me on this. I wouldn't leave if it wasn't important. Please keep them safe.

Love,

*

Sage

I folded the note and left it on the kitchen table where Gertrude would easily find it. My heart ached as I thought of my children, but there was no time for hesitation. I couldn't let Kieran's presence put them in danger

Before I could take another step, a heavy knock echoed from the front door.

My chest tightened. He was here.

Taking a deep breath, I steadied myself and moved toward the door, every step feeling like a march to my own reckoning. I opened it, and there he was-Kieran.

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He hadn't changed much. His sharp features, cold eyes, and towering presence were exactly as remembered. His silver hair gleamed under the sunlight, a stark contrast to the darkness that always seemed to follow him. "Sage," he said, his voice low and dangerous.

"Kieran," I replied, my voice steady despite the storm raging inside me.

"You didn't think you could hide from me forever, did you?"

His voice was cold, cutting through the fragile calm I had clung to for years.

I didn't answer right away, my thoughts racing for a way out, a plan, anything that would keep my children safe. That was all that mattered now-keeping Ellie and Cooper far from this nightmare.

"I wasn't planning to," I finally said, forcing my voice to remain steady as I met his piercing gaze.

Kieran's lips curled into a smirk, though it held no warmth, only a dangerous edge. "You know exactly why I'm here, don't you?"

This was it-the moment I had dreaded but knew would come. I'd prepared for it as much as I could, but preparation was one thing; facing Kieran was another. I prayed I was ready for whatever came next.

Despite the fear twisting in my chest, I smirked, masking my unease. "Took you long enough to find me. I was starting to worry you'd lost your edge."

His eyes darkened, and before I could blink, he closed the distance between us. His grip on my arm was firm, unyielding "You're lucky I'm in a forgiving mood," he said, his tone sharp as a blade.

I didn't flinch, even as he pulled me toward the sleek black car parked ominously outside the house. I dug my heels into the ground but didn't resist outright. Resistance now would only make things worse. I needed to be smart.

"You somehow managed to slip through my grasp all these years Kieran said, his grip tightening as he opened the car door "I don't know how you did it, but it doesn't matter. I've found you now." He leaned in closer, his breath cold against my skin. "And now, it's time for you to pay your dues."