Filling the Void

Donovan POV.

As I stepped out of the car, the cool evening breeze washed over me. The kids had dozed off on the ride back, their small faces peaceful in the backseat. Leo stirred first, rubbing his eyes as Mia snuggled further into her seat. The soft glow from the hotel lights illuminated their sleepy expressions.

"Are we home?" Leo mumbled, blinking up at me.

"Yeah, we're back," I said gently, op