Stella's POV

"And what would you think… about having another dad?"

My heart stopped for a full second.

The fork slipped from my fingers and hit the plate with a sharp metallic clink that echoed through the kitchen.

Apollo and Orion froze too.

Their little eyes widened, confused.

Like they couldn't tell if it was a joke, a serious question, or just another strange adult comment they didn't understand.

"Another dad?" Orion repeated, scrunching up his nose. "But… we already have Daddy