Alethea

Seeing my boy again feels like the best thing in the world right now. I’ve missed him so much—missed telling him bedtime stories, tucking him into bed, and just being around him.

Seeing him again, I can't help but compare his face to Asher's. I've been so close to Asher that I've memorized every striking feature.

He clings to me with his tiny arms wrapped around my neck, I breathe in his scent. It calms me, easing the emotional storm I’ve been through back at Redwood.

It’s good to be home. But just as I’m sharing the moment with my son, I look up and notice Amelia stepping out...