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My heart aches because it feels like she’s forgotten the bond we had in the dark room.
How do you forget something so strong? How do you just move on?
Has she even thought about me for the past four years?
Where the memory of her kept me up at night and drove me over the edge, she just went on with her life.
Walking into the living room, Alexei’s watching TV with Vincent.
There’s a sight I never thought I’d see.
Everleigh pauses the movie, and taking a seat, she lifts Vincent onto her lap.
“I was watching Donkey,” the little guy complains.
“You can continue watching in a minute,” Everleigh says, her voice filled with love. “Mommy has something to tell you.”
His big eyes lock on her face. “What?”
She gestures for me to come closer, and I crouch by her legs.
Jesus, she’s alive.
“This is Alek,” she tells him, her voice sounding emotional. “He’s your daddy.”
Confusion washes over his face. “But you said Daddy was with the angels.”
No, son. I was with the demons.
Reaching for him, I take his little hand in mine. “They sent me back so I could be with you.”
“Really?” His precious face crumbles, and fat tears roll over his cheeks. “You’re really my daddy?”
Alexei clears his throat, looking a little too emotional for a retired bratva boss.
Everleigh presses a kiss to Vincent’s temple before she hands him to me.
“Yes, little man,” My eyes devour his adorable face. “I’m your daddy, and I’m never leaving again.”
He leans against my chest, giving me the impression he already trusts me.
Climbing to my feet, I hug his body to me. “I’m here to stay with you forever.”
A smile breaks through his tears. “Do you like cars?”
“Yes,” I chuckle.
“And ice cream?”
“Yes.”
“And playing on the jungle gym?”
Another chuckle rumbles from me. “Yes.”
“Jonas says his daddy is teaching him how to play football. Will you teach me too? So I can be the best?”
“Definitely,” I promise. I’m going to have to learn everything about football.
