Beneath the Mask

Big Finn set off a burst of colorful confetti. Leo reached out his tiny hand to Elara, looking adorable. His eyes sparkled, and his little face was full of eagerness for a high-five.

Julian's gaze darkened. His phone rang incessantly, but he paid no attention. He watched as Elara bent down to give Leo a high-five, her long, well-defined fingers twitching slightly.

Felix felt the chill of Julian's