Dante's POV _They watched us. They thought it would break us._ “I love you.” I said it. She said it back. And now 4B felt different. Lighter. Heavier. Both. I woke up first. Cassie was asleep. Mimi between us. Cassie’s hand was still in mine. I didn’t let go. Mimi opened her eyes. She saw our hands. She smiled. Big. “Daddy and Ate Cass are holding hands.” Cassie woke up. Blushed. “Good morning, baby,” she said. “Good morning, family,” Mimi said. Cassie looked at me. “Family,” she whispered. I nodded. Because that’s what we were now. My phone buzzed. *Atty. Mara:* `Liza filed new evidence. Photos of your apartment. From her PI.` My blood went cold. “What photos?” Cassie asked. “Us,” I said. “On the floor. Sleeping. Mimi between u

