~OCEANO~
My heart raced as I cradled Blaine in my arms, my stomach churning. To be honest, I wanted to throw up.
Swallowing down the encroaching panic attack, I murmured, "Blaine, this is your daddy."
The room was still, save for the sound of breathing, and I watched as Crow's eyes searched Blaine's small face, his expression unreadable.
"He's got your eyes," I finally said, my voice barely a whisper. "Your stubbornness, too, I suspect."
Crow reached out tentatively, his hand hovering over Blaine's cheek. "Why didn't you tell me?" he asked again, his voice thick with pain.
I sighed, setting Leo down to play with his toys. "What was I supposed to do, Crow? You were in prison!"
Crow's jaw tightened, but he said nothing.
"Look, I get it," I continued, my voice stronger now. "You're hi
