“Mommy! Do you like this one?” Leo perked up, his doe eyes widened with expectation.
I reached for the drawing and gasped. “Wow, This is perfect!”
Leo puffed his chest. “I drew it! Me!” He pointed to himself and I poked him, causing his giggles to fill the room.
He ran off to continue drawing with his siblings while I slacked against the couch. We were in a cabin close to the picnic.
Atlas suggested we rest before exploring new places tomorrow. As usual, he slid out to answer a call.
I ran my hands through my hair. I had to figure out what he was hiding — what he was protecting me from.
Or who…
I stood up to grab a glass of water when 90’s music blasted through the speakers.
Lily bounced, strolling in with Atlas.
I carried her for nine months and she dared to not only look
