The Price of His Betrayal
he whispered, voice barely audible, “and I’m so proud of you.”
Zoey looked up, blinking with wide eyes, then leaned his head against Caleb’s chest with a quiet hum, pushing one of the cars into Caleb’s hand.
Caleb closed his eyes, pulled the boy into a firmer embrace, and whispered against his curly hair—
“So am I.”
***
The Blackwood Mansion was unusually quiet. The late afternoon sunlight filtered softly through the sheer curtains, bathing the living room in a golden calm.
Zoey had finally dozed off, sprawled comfortably on Caleb’s lap, his tiny fingers loosely curled around Caleb’s shirt. His soft breaths came in slow, even puffs, with the occasional sleepy chuckle slipping through, tiny r
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