Atticus Two Months LaterThe hum of the engine is low, a steady rhythm beneath us, blending with the soft slap of waves against the boat. The salt in the air clings to my skin, mixing with the sweetness of her scent.Beatrice sits in my lap, her back pressed against my chest, her hair whipping in the breeze. The sun hangs low on the horizon, turning the sky into golds and pinks. She tilts her head, letting the dying light touch her face, and I swear I've never seen anything more beautiful.Both of my hands are splayed across her belly, round now, full, and alive. I can feel the faintest kicks against my palm. Each movement makes my chest tighten, a mix of awe and pride flooding through me.I can't get enough of her like this.She laughs softly as she shifts, trying to adjust her position. She lets out a little groan when she reaches too far forward. "I can't see my toes anymore," she says, shaking her head.
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