Lorcan

“Can I see my baby boy now?”

I chuckle at Mum as she walks into my arms. Valsurus sighs contentedly inside my head as I kiss Mum’s.

I notice Dad facing away from us and staring out the window. I can feel his sadness from here.

“Dad?” I call his name, but it’s as though he can’t hear me.

“Dad? Are you okay?” Luther asks.

Dad slumps forward, hunching over and clasping the window ledge. A sob escapes his throat, shocking us all.

“Orrin,” Mum makes to reach for him, but I stop her. I don’t know why, but something compels me to go to him.

I touch his shoulder. “Dad?”

As quick as lightning, Dad turns and wraps his arms around my n