THE SUN WAS STILL soft that morning, the kind that painted everything in a golden haze. Gumuhit ang ngiti sa labi ni Esther nang makita niya si Ciaran na nasa may veranda. Nakatupi ang suot nitong long sleeve hanggang siko at hawak ng isa nitong kamay si Emery. His other hand gently adjusted the blanket, making sure their baby was warm enough.
Sumandal si Esther sa may pintuan at pinanood ang kaniyang mag-ama. Her heart melted at the sight — Ciaran, the feared and respected Vireaux heir, swaying ever so slightly as he hummed something under his breath.
“Hindi ko alam na marunong kang mag-hum,” pang-aasar ni Esther at naglakad palapit sa mga ito.
Ciaran turned his head slightly, smirking without looking away from Emery. “I have many hidden talents, sweetheart. This one is just for my
