They all seemed to have grown, except for Mikel and Kalen, who must have already reached the end of the mysterious Alpha growth cycle that she still didn’t understand. But other than that obvious sign of vitality, they looked … almost haggard. Dark circles were smudged beneath their eyes. Elijah’s pointed, streamlined features were more pronounced, as though he hadn’t been eating properly, despite his swelling size. Gabriel’s hair was more than just messy from the ministrations of his hands—he had outgrown his cut, the strands uneven as they brushed his neck and ears. Cian had fierce frown
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