CHAPTER SEVENTY SEVEN

GRACIE 

"Mommy! " she cried as her arms tightened around me. 

I embracing her tightly, I closed my eyes inhaling her sweet scent of baby powder.  I had been so scared for her.. 

For us.. 

"Papa "  she called again , as he straightened down to her level,  his face worked tight with emotions. 

"Are you alright princess? " his gaze scanned over her gentle features as he spoke. 

She nodded repeatedly but her grip on me didn't lessen a bit.

I blinked back to push back the tears, I felt Hayden's gaze on me , he was concerned about me as well,  but I think his...