“Papa!” Aria squealed as soon as she threw open the door.
She ran toward him with her arms wide. Julius didn’t hesitate to drop his bag and scooped her into his arms, blowing raspberries against her cheek. Aria giggled, hugging him tight.
“Papa!” Caden followed her out the door. He ran forward to hug his father’s leg. Caden was never one to be clingy, but now he desperately wanted the attention of the father he had only just met.
Julius patted the boy’s head as their greeting finally clicked, and he asked, “What did you call me?”
“Maman said you’re our papa!” Aria announced. “Is it okay to call you that?”
Julius sucked in a breath before dropping to his knees to hug both of them. He was shaking, but his voice was husky and calm, “I would love my babies to call me daddy.”
