Chapter 42

Lyrek-

Out of all the questions I could have been asked by a ten-year-old, that wasn’t one I anticipated. Taken aback by his question, I couldn’t bring myself to speak. My entire existence wanted to scream yes, but my mouth wouldn’t work.

When I imagined my life with them, I hadn’t thought about becoming his father. Although at this current moment I couldn’t speak, I knew my answer. Gathering him into a hug, I slowly found my voice once more.

“It would be my greatest honor.” I told Andrew, my voice cracking just a little.

His arms came around me as he released a sound of delight, which sounded much like a chipmunk rather than a small child. We hugged each other for a while until he pulled away once again filled with energy. Focusing on our food, we had to remind Andrew to slow down a few times.

“I want to see the penguins, Dad.” Andrew announced after he finished his food and stood up.

With a chuckle, I rubbed the top of his head. “Then let’s go see the penguins.”

Since they weren’t f