This was something they clearly would not see eye to eye on, and frankly, he didn’t have the energy or desire to argue with her. So he nodded thoughtfully, his eyes falling to the babe at his chest. He gave another gentle lick as he allowed her to finish her thoughts.

You’ve nothing to apologize for, Wisp. It was not your doing. It’s not your responsibility to atone for their damnation.

His voice was vulnerable in a way it very rarely was, a true glimpse into the insecurities and fears he held so tightly to his chest.

With a dark chuckle, golden eyes found her again, this time with a soft sheen of their own.

A wife. Children. Things I never dreamt of. Never thought would be possible. I suppose it is a new chance. An opportunity to change.

He fell silent as he held her gaze. He loved her with all of his being. He would do anything for her. For them. They were all that mattered anymore.

I’m terrified, he admitted in a whisper.

I don’t know what I’m doing.