Page 62 of Bartering Her Innocence

Mitchell Eduardo Barbarigo came into the world bang on time and boasting a healthy set of lungs. True to his word, Luca was by Tina’s side, clutching her hand, sponging her brow or rubbing her back or just being there, the whole time. True to his word, she was not alone.

And just as true to his word, her tears were his tears, except this time they were tears of joy. Tears of elation.

Tears of love for this brand new family.