IVA “Do you think he’s in my suite?” I asked, turning to Lev as we stumbled into our parents' bedroom and found no sign of Akari. Just then, Lev paused, like he was feeling something. I was about to ask when he pivoted, saying Henrich was here, and just as we stepped out of the room, we saw him standing in the hallway and looking in our direction with a glass of what looked like whiskey in his hands. He was half-naked and barefoot, and he spoke before we could ask, saying that Akari was with him and that he was sleeping. I didn’t even hear the rest as I rushed forward, my heart hammering all over again. Lala and Lev were right behind me, and I let out a gasp of relief, barely holding myself together as I rushed over to my sleeping baby and took him in my arms. He stirred but went rig

