Lucas leaned against the doorframe of the small guest house he’d rented in the town, his gaze fixed on the quiet street outside.
His decision to stay wasn’t one he made lightly, and he knew it would stir the waters with Desi. But he wasn’t about to walk away now—not after discovering Colin. His son.
Lucas walked the short path to Desi’s small house, his boots crunching against the gravel.
His thoughts raced as he rehearsed what he’d say, though he doubted anything could prepare him for the confrontation. When he reached the front door, he hesitated for a brief moment before knocking.
The door opened quicker than he expected, and there she was—Desi. Her eyes widened with surprise, her hand tightening on the edge of the door.
“How do you know where I live?” she asked sharply, her voic
