The twins stirred softly nearby again as both of us looked toward them immediately and suddenly, everything became painfully simple again.This was why, every risk, every sacrifice and every terrifying decision. It was because of them. Always them.The room fell quiet again, except for the soft breathing of the twins in their crib. The weight of what he had just said settled between us like a physical thing. I didn’t let go of his hand, instead I shifted closer until my body pressed against his side.“I need you,” I whispered because in this moment nothing else felt real except the warmth of his skin against mine. Mason’s jaw tightened as he looked at me, and something in his eyes cracked open. Without a word, he turned onto his side, facing me fully. His hand came up to cup my cheek, his thumb brushing along my jawline with a tenderness that made my chest ache.“Letty,” he breathed, and his voice was rough, raw, like he had been holding something back for too long. I didn’t answer, I
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