“Are you sure you will be okay?” Ela inquired as she and Ocean exited the car. The two needed this break for sure, and with everything that had happened so far, it was more than necessary.

I smiled and placed my arms around her waist, pulling her closer. “If I didn't know better, I'd say you are worried about me.”

She rolled her eyes, but she didn't deny it. “I am worried about you. You are my husband and the father of my son.”

I grinned at her. “I love it when you use that name, husband. You should use that name more often; it carries a distinct tone.” When...