Aurélie POV
“He can’t not be their father especially Delphine,” I say quietly. “But he needs you too.”
Her breath catches. “Damien… is their father?” she asks, and I watch the tension drain from her shoulders, relief softening the rigid line of her posture.
“I’m not ready for everyone to know,” I admit. “So I’m trusting you to keep this to yourself.”
She nods immediately, understanding the weight of what I’ve just handed her.
“He’s a good man, Florence. And if you allow him, he’ll love you and cherish you the way a mate should.” I let out a nervous laugh. “But he comes with baggage.”
She chuckles softly in return, though her eyes are thoughtful. “That’s… a lot to take in.”
“It is. But know this Darkvale will always be open to you, if you ever decide you want to give him a chance.”
