Chapter 48

Evelyn's POV I stood in the backyard of my Ravendale’s mansion,carefully arranging the superhero-themed decorations for Rowan and Rhys's birthday party. The twins would be turning eight tomorrow, and I wanted everything to be perfect. Astrid was helping me hang colorful streamers between the tall oak trees while Alexis sat nearby on a blanket, coloring birthday cards for her brothers. "Hand me that tape, will you?" Astrid called out, balancing on a stepladder as she secured a "Happy Birthday" banner across the entrance to the large tent we'd set up. I passed her the tape, admiring how the entire backyard had been transformed. Two large play tents decorated with the twins' favorite superhero characters stood proudly in the center, surrounded by various outdoor games and activities I knew they would love. "So," Astrid began with her usual gossipy tone. Sunlight glinted off her blonde hair as she climbed down the ladder. "How generous of the mighty Alpha to allow his sons to spend their b