“Mommy, I want more cookies,” Avery said softly, her small hands stretching toward the counter, her wide eyes filled with hope.

Liora let out a quiet laugh, shaking her head as she looked down at her daughter. Those eyes always got to her—there was no resisting them.

“Fine, baby, but this is the last one, alright?” she said, reaching for a cookie.

Before she could hand it over, Leo suddenly swept Avery into his arms. “Oh no, you don’t,” he said with a playful grin. “You promised me—no more suga