Mine
When he pulled away, his forehead rested against hers, and he whispered, “We’ll find our peace, Aria. No matter what comes.”
Aria felt a swell of warmth in her chest, her heart beating in time with his. She knew the road ahead wouldn’t be easy, but for the first time in what felt like forever, she felt ready to face it. Not just as Aria, the warrior, or the survivor—but as someone’s partner, someone’s mother.
Derek’s voice interrupted her thoughts, filled with a playful lightness. “Just promise me one thing, okay?”
“What’s that?”
“That you’ll never hide anything from me again. No more surprises.”