“I love her with every single part of my soul, and my heart,” I growl. “Utterly and completely. Sir, I love Delilah like some people love God, or Jesus. More than that, actually.” I shake my head. “I won’t lie to you and pretend that I’ve got faith, or that I see a higher power. I don’t know if I do, and I don’t know if I ever will.”

I take a breath and look him right in the eye.

“I don’t know if I believe in God, but I do believe in loving your daughter.”

Jeb holds my gaze, and slowly, a grin begins to spread over his lips....