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They both let out a loud sigh and share a look. “We’d love to join you,” Zoe starts.
“But we might need help getting off this thing,” Emilia cuts in.
They burst out giggling, not even trying to move.
Callan makes his way over, laughing at the two of them. Just as I go to join in, the smell of aftershave wafts through the air stopping me in my tracks.
I swear as the breeze surrounds me, stirring my hair and warming me I hear four words as clear as day.
I told you, son.
My heart stutters as emotion threatens to overwhelm me.
“Thank you, Maxwell,” I whisper.“For everything.”
The breeze sways again, pushing the scent away. I feel warmth spread deeper through my body as I walk over to Emilia, helping her down. I take her into my arms, kissing her forehead. When she starts to pull away, I hold her a little tighter, giving her lips a quick kiss, not much more than a promise of more later when we’re alone.
That last kiss was for me. The first was for her father who I’m positive will always be a part of our lives.
I started as a man they called the devil—someone who never knew what love was and doubted its existence. Now, I’m a man who is surrounded by love and will never take it for granted.
