Alpha Nox
He cried, alternating between kissing us on the heads and pulling away to stare into our eyes.
The world around us ceased to exist. Well, that was until a loud, wet sob peeled throughout the room. It was followed by a gasp, a wheeze, then another sob. The four of us, Nox included, paused and turned towards the source of the crying.
Jada stood in the open doorway of the room; her head thrown back as she wailed. Surrounding her was Brick, Hakeem, Brinley, and even Harley. Dad’s chest rumbled with laughter, and even I couldn’t help but grin. Shayla giggled into her hand while mom watched on in wonder.