Trapped by Seven Mafia Wolves novel Chapter 49

**Stars Refuse To Blink by Asa River Knox**
**Milk Explosion (Part 1)**

Nico’s POV

As I step into the kitchen, a peculiar stillness envelops me, wrapping around my senses like a heavy blanket. The silence feels oddly serene, yet it gnaws at my nerves, tinged with an unsettling quality that makes my skin prickle. Sunlight streams through the windows, casting bright, golden beams that seem almost too harsh for this early hour. I let out a low grumble, running my fingers through my tousled hair, as I shuffle down the stairs. My brain is still caught in the fog of sleep, and my mouth feels parched, like I’ve been wandering through a desert.

And then, from the depths of that eerie quiet, I hear it.

A giggle.

Who on earth is giggling in this house? Certainly not my brothers. Just the thought of them sharing a laugh sends a shiver racing down my spine. I shake my head vigorously, attempting to dispel the bizarre image from my mind. But that laugh—it’s light and airy, far too delicate to belong in this chaotic household.

Driven by an insatiable curiosity, I round the corner and nearly trip over my own feet, my eyes widening in disbelief. There’s Jace, standing at the counter, engaged in the simple yet oddly mesmerizing act of pouring cereal.

Well, that’s typical. Jace has always had the eating habits of a college student who just lost a bet, but this is something else entirely.

What truly scrambles my brain, however, is the sight beside him. Aurora, looking like she just rolled out of bed, is nestled in one of those oversized hoodies that practically swallows her whole. With her eyes barely open and her hair a wild tangle, she sits perched on a stool at the counter, her bare feet dangling and swinging rhythmically like a pendulum.

And there’s Jace, casually handing her a bowl filled with that neon-colored sugar cereal he seems to adore, as if this is the most mundane thing in the world.

Then, to my utter astonishment, he affectionately ruffles her hair.

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