Where did you get that ring

collapsed.”

Alexander leaned against the doorway. “Poor zoning.”

Grace looked up and laughed.

It was the first sound in months that made the house feel alive without hurting.

Mason crawled to Alexander and pulled himself up against his pant leg.

“Da,” he said.

Alexander froze.

Grace’s face softened.

Mason slapped Alexander’s knee.

“Da.”

Alexander picked him continue reading …