Dakota's heart clenched. She reached out and gently cupped his cheek.
"Of course you can," she whispered. "We'll set up a room for you. Right next to ours."
Cooper nodded slowly, a small, relieved smile crossing his face.
Takoda climbed onto the bed and settled beside her brother, her small hand finding his. "I'll stay with you too. We can share the room."
Cooper looked at her, his expression softening even more. "Okay."
Dakota watched them, her heart full. For so long, she had dreamed of this—both of her children together, safe, happy. And now it was finally happening.
Kade leaned down and pressed a kiss to the top of her head.
"See?" he murmured. "I told you. Everything is going to be fine."
Dakota looked up at him, her eyes bright with tears.
"Yes," she whispered. "I think it is."
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LUNCH— ROYAL ESTATE, DINING ROOM
