Sneak Out

Chapter 41

"Mommy...? Where are you going?"

I stiffened when I was about to slide off from Luciana's bed. Smiling wryly, under the dim light, thanks to the moonlight, I caught her she was rubbing her eyes. This night, my triplets decided to sleep in their respective chambers, but Luciana wanted me to sleep by her side, which I did not hesitate to grant.

Thinking that she had fallen asleep, I wanted to sneak out, but it was the right time for her to wake up.

"I will return to my chamber, love," I said, approaching her before carefully putting her back to the bed.

"You are not going out, right?" she asked, making me stiffen as I watched her yawning.

I nodded, smiling. "Of course. I will just return to my chamber, and I will sleep." I tucked her into her blanket before kissing her forehead softly before she closed her eyes. "Good night, my love."

Luciana yawned one more time, nodding. "Good night, Mommy."

I sighed in relief and quietly left her chamber. On my way to my own room, I coul