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William burst through our cottage door. I bolted up from my bed and was instantly on alert. He came running towards me and jumped on the bed.
“What is it William?” I asked.
“I’ve been thinking. Since I don’t have a momma and you have decided to take me in. Can I call you momma?” William asked.
His little voice was so innocent and sweet. My heart melted on the spot for this kid and I found myself hugging him to my chest.
“Já, you can call me momma if you want. I think I would like that but don’t come back in here like that again. I thought something was wrong, you scared the hell out of me” I said as I smiled down at him.
His face brightened as he smiled and nodded. He jumped back off the bed and headed for the door.
“Oh, one more thing. Ivar is fighting with that man that you wer
