Chapter 53

Nate

I watched my mother push my father towards the gigantic cake she had prepared for him, almost taller than him. People around sang many good wishes.

My mother loved to party, especially if it was my father. She loved to cuddle and celebrate with him.

I observed them as I held Axel in my arms. The baby fell asleep ten minutes ago after receiving attention from everyone.

I held him in my arms and he had his head on my shoulder and his arms left loose. I took off my jacket and kept it on his shoulders to keep him from getting cold. Next to me was Maya standing with her arm tucked into mine and her head resting on my shoulder as she watched my parents. 

I turned my face and kissed her head, rubbing my nose in her hair.

I felt as at peace as before as if I had finally found my place in the world. Like I was created exactly for these two people in my arms. I would have gone over anyone to pro