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Dad crossed the roo to be okay, kids I pro a pain in both your asses soon enough My part is simple It’s your cousins you need to think about” I heard hihts and prayers more than I do”

“Okay, Daddy,” I whispered, not wanting him to hear hoeak my voice was

“Yeah, okay,” Mason echoed

Dad pulled back and then kissed o anywhere without security, one of your uncles, or Luca” I nodded, unable to speak without sobbing His gaze went to Luca, as still behind me “Take care of her for me, son”

“Always,” Luca rasped out, unable to hide his own eed Dad with Mason and ainst their bodies

My brother laughed, and I couldn’t help sether

“Shane” Mo back He kissed the top of Mason’s head, then wiped his thumb over my cheek It was only when I felt hi

“I love you two ,” Dad told us in an emotion-choked voice “I’ll see you both soon I promise”

“I love you, Dad,” Mason told hi

“I love you, Daddy,” I whispered

He grinned, then took Mom’s hand and followed the nurse out The door closed behind the arms

caught ainst his chest As he carried me to the nearest chair, I finally let the sobs free

Luca’s warm hands rubbed up and down my back “Cry all you want, baby,” he ot you”

Chapter 16

Luca