「 ✦ lethal puppy eyes ✦ 」

Life in the Rider house isn’t as normal as it looks.

After Ian’s death, everything shifted—but not in ways most people would understand. Beneath the surface of school, friends, and everyday routines, Alex Rider is carrying more than anyone his age should.

Still, the house tries to stay normal.

Jack Starbright keeps things together with routine and care, making sure there’s always food on the table and something steady to come back to.

And then there’s Tom—loud, constant, and impossible to get rid of.