Rose pov.

“Mummy, are you ever going to leave me?” Merlin asked.

I shook my head as I watched him peacefully playing with his toy on the beach.

“You always leave me even when I am scared,” he said.

My heart clenched at his words, but I had work. I had to work to give him a better life.

“Mer, I will never leave you. Never!” I promised.

A smile tugged his lips as he stared at me. He turned his attention to the toy.

A wave of satisfaction watched me as I saw his expression. I looked at the peaceful beach, the heat of the sun hitting me, enhancing...