ALPHA JAKE
he remarked, earning a giggle from Logan.
Lily, meanwhile, was content to sit in my lap, clutching a small stuffed wolf as she watched her brother interact with their father.
“They love you, you know,” I said softly, glancing at Jake.
He looked at me, something unreadable in his eyes. “I don’t deserve it,” he said quietly.
My heart ached at his words, but before I could respond, Logan let out a loud squeal, demanding our attention.
An hour passed quickly, filled with laughter and small milestones. Jake was stiff at first, but as the twins’ infectious joy wore on him, he started to relax. By the time we took a break, he was smiling faintly—an expression I hadn’t seen before.
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