Intruders

Emily's POV. As I sat on the bench, unlacing my skates with shaky fingers, I couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment. Sure, I'd spent more time on my butt than actually skating, but hey – I'd survived my first time on the ice without any major injuries. In my book, that counted as a win. "You sure you don't want to join us for some more practice?" Luca asked, his eyes twinkling with mischief. I snorted, flexing my already sore muscles. "Thanks, but I think I've had enough near-death experiences for one day. I'll just watch you guys from here, if that's okay." The triplets exchanged glances before nodding. "Suit yourself," Leo said with a shrug. "But don't think you're getting out of more lessons in the future." I rolled my eyes, but couldn't quite suppress my smile. As the triplets glided back onto the ice, I settled into one of the front-row seats, pulling my jacket tighter around me. The chill in the air was palpable, but it was nothing compared to the icy determination I sa