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148. Energy

Author: Eden Moon
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-08 19:23:42

LINC -

We stepped out of the bath, and I reached for a towel, pulling Lila close. She let me wrap her up. I dried her off gently, feeling like she might break in my hands. Like I was the one who would make this strong person shatter if I wasn't careful.

I wasn't wrong.

I moved to her stomach and felt the exhilaration I felt whenever I was near my baby girls. I could already feel their energy. They would be strong Oxford women. They already were. I pressed my hand against her belly and leaned close.

"Listen up, you two," I said with a grin. "You're coming into a world with one hell of a Mama. She's incredible, in case you didn't already know." I glanced up at Lila, catching her rolling her eyes as she smiled. "And…an alright dad. Most of the time."

She laughed softly, and I kept going. "And an awesome big brother ready to protect you both with everything he's got. Then you have a... a..." I hesitated, and Lila chuckled. "an uncle," I added, landing on the title with a shrug. "An uncl
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