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I watch as Vincent drifts off to sleep, and I stop reading. Staring at my son’s peaceful face, the love I feel for him fills every corner of my being.
I’ll be the best father I can be, my son. I’ll give you all the love you need. I’ll give you the world.
Everleigh comes to press a kiss on his forehead. “Sweet dreams, baby.”
Getting up from the bed, I place the book on the bedside table and leave the room so I can talk to Alexei.
I find him by the front door, where he’s checking all the locks.
“We need to put up a security system,” he mutters.
“I’ll take care of it tomorrow.” I stop next to him. “You can go home. I’m staying here.”
Alexei lets out a sigh as he locks eyes with me. “Don’t push the girl. She needs time to adjust.”
“I know. I just want to be close to them.”
He nods, then warns, “If you’re not home in time for our walk, and I have to drag your ass out of this house, you’ll regret it.”
I let out a chuckle. “Got it.”
He places his hand on my shoulder and pulls me in for a fatherly hug. “If you can’t control your emotions, call me. Don’t lose your mind around them.”
“I have you on speed dial,” I joke.
He gives me a serious look. “Take it one step at a time. Slow and steady wins the race.”
I nod, then promise, “I won’t do anything stupid.”
“I’ll have one of the guards bring the car back so you have transport.” Alexei takes one last look at me before he leaves the house.
“Alexei,” I call. When he glances over his shoulder, I say, “Thank you for everything.”
“That’s what family is for.”
His words hit me square in the chest.
I watch as he climbs into the G-Wagon, and when he drives off, I shut the front door and lock it.
Just as I turn around, Everleigh comes down the hallway. She glances around, then asks, “Where’s Alexei?”
“He went home.”
Her eyes widen. “He left you here? How will you get home?”
I shake my head. “I’m staying the night.”
“What?” she gasps. “You didn’t think to run that by me before you made the decision?”
Slow and steady, Alek.
Closing the distance between us, I lift my hands and frame her face. “I just want to be close to you tonight. I’ll stay calm.”
“Still.” She pulls away from me. “You can’t just decide you’re staying over.”
The fuck, I can’t.
I take a deep breath to calm myself down. “It’s one night, Everleigh. We have a lot to talk about.”
