Chapter 123

SERAPHINA Tears streamed down my cheeks again, hearing Kaelos talk to our baby. “And your Mommy,” Kaelos continued, looking at me with a smile, “she's the most amazing woman in the world. You're so lucky to have her as your Mommy. We're both lucky to have her.” “Kaelos,” I whispered, my chest overwhelming with emotion. He leaned in and kissed me—a sweet, gentle kiss, full of promise. “Thank you, Sera,” he whispered on my lips. “Thank you for making my life complete. Thank you for giving me a family. Thank you for... for choosing me.” “Always you,” I whispered back. “Always will be you.” That night, we lay together, surrounded by the fading light of candles, talking about the future—about the nursery we would design, the names we liked, what it would feel like when the baby kicked for the first time. Kaelos couldn't stop touching my belly, couldn't stop smiling, couldn't stop talking about how excited he was. And I... I had never felt this happy. In my previous life, I never knew happin