Chapter23: Fireworks.

MIA. The car came to a halt and my eyes parted open slowly. I had fallen asleep and didn't realize we'd already arrived at the cabin. It was half an hour past midnight which only meant we had less time to make it back for the fireworks. But at least, we were here. I walked out of the car, right behind Lucien.  "I didn't want to wake you." He muttered over his shoulders. "You seemed to be really tired. I'm not sure you've rested enough since you got back here" Lucien said. "I'll rest once tonight's over" I said.  Grabbing the keys, I sauntered up the porch steps. Lena was already waiting by the door when I pushed it open and the kids were in his arms.  "Mommy!" Theo leaped towards me and I held around him for a hug. "I'm so sorry. Mommy was caught up in something and I had no idea how much time had passed. I really am sorry" I looked up at Lena and all she did was nod. It was Ella who puckered her lips with her arms folded across her chest. "We're going to miss the fireworks now. I real