KIRA

It’s been a long time since I had such a calm conversation with Gabriel. I missed his warm voice.

My heart was aching from the weight of the past as I sat there and watched Gabriel. I knew that in order to put the past behind us and stop hurting one other; we had to bury the hatchet of war.

“Gabriel,” I began, my voice hesitant. “I need to talk to you about Maddie.”

Gabriel looked up, his eyes meeting mine.

“What about her?” he asked, his voice reserved.

“I understand now that I made a mistake in hiding the truth about Maddie being your daughter,” I whispered. “I...