Mason
I crouched down to Alexander’s level and opened my arms wide.
He ran straight into them, giggling like crazy as I scooped him up and tossed him into the air.
Seraphina gasped and laughed at the same time. “Mason! Be careful!”
I caught him easily and spun him around until I could tell he was getting dizzy. Then I held him against my chest, and despite everything, I found myself smiling a little at his laughter.
For just a second, I thought about what it would be like if things were different. If Maya had never existed.
Maybe then I could actually enjoy moments like this.
I set him down gently and ruffled his dark hair. “There you go, birthday boy.”
Before I could pull my hand away, his small fingers wrapped around my wrist, holding me in place.
“Dad?” His voice was small. “I
