Chapter 86: Almost Home, Darling
Reese
The Next Day
The morning air at the private airfield carried a crisp finality that settled heavy in my chest. The jet gleamed under the early sun, engines already humming softly like a beast ready to carry us back to reality.
I stood on the tarmac with Lizzie’s hand tucked firmly in mine, her fingers warm despite the cool breeze. She looked radiant in a simple playsuit, the new wedding band on her finger catching the light every time she moved.
My wife. The word still sent a quiet thrill through me, even as dread gnawed at the edges of this perfect bubble we had built.
Roman held Andrea close to his chest, the baby just observing everything closely, while Savannah balanced Miles on her hip.
The twins had become a constant presence in our
