Epilogue

Five Years Later

Laughter echoed through the halls of the mansion.

Small footsteps thundered down the long hallway as a tiny boy with dark hair and bright, mischievous eyes ran as fast as his short legs could carry him.

Behind him came the sound of hurried footsteps.

“Julian!” Serena called, trying—and failing—to keep the laughter out of her voice. “You’re supposed to be in bed