Tears of the Deceiver

(Kaelen’s POV)

A few moment earlier, everything had felt right.

Neva was holding our children; her arms wrapped tightly around them, their tears mingling with hers… it was like the world had finally begun to mend itself.

I stood in the corner quietly, letting them have their moment. My heart felt lighter than it had in years. Vespa’s small hands gripped Neva’s dress, and Orion buried his face into