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 dimples digging into his cheeks, his brows drawn low, weighed down by his thoughts. Theodore and Moses were twitchy, fidgety, both of their eyes darkening until they began
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