Sera cracked eggs into a mixing bowl, the sun rose over Millbrook's house and made golden streaks on the walls. She moved her hands with ease, but her mind was thinking about things that were darker. It's been three years.
It had been three years since she left Shadowpine Territory, leaving behind nothing but shame and a kid growing inside her. It had been three years since Darius decided to be in charge of her. "Mama!" "Is it already ready?" Luna jumped into the kitchen, her dark hair all tangled up from sleep. His green eyes were filled with pure happiness. Sera pushed away the bitter thoughts and smiled.
"Not yet, moonbeam. It takes time to make a birthday cake. "But I'm three now! That's a big number!"
"You won't be three until sunset." Sera wiped flour from Luna's nose.
