Cassie sat on the veranda, her ankles swollen and her stomach feeling heavy as she settled into the chair. She watched as the three triplets played happily amongst themselves. They were now five years old and close as anything to Cassie and Cody's delight. Christina and Calliope adored their brother and the feelings were definitely mutual. It all worked out in the end. She'd never felt happier.
"Mummy" squealed Calliope, running to her and enveloping her in a hug while the other two chased a ball and tried to beat each other to it first. Calliope was the quieter of the three, studious and incredibly smart. She would make a fine leader of any pack, thought Cassie, with a small smile. Christopher was the most rambunctious, loud and yet extremely protective of his two sisters, to the point
