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Mom gave me a teary smile, and Dad patted my shoulder.
It was during a day when we were still together. I had just casually mentioned it to Thea. I told her if I ever had a son, I’d name him Orion. The fact that she had considered my thoughts and would have been willing to give him a name I liked if it had been a boy meant the whole fucking world to me.
Before any of us could say anything else, a nurse called for me.
“We arranged it. You’re her father, you should see her,” Mom said.
I nodded to her and followed the nurse. After they fitted me with protective gear, she led
me into a room and directly to my daughter.
Seeing her so small with tubes attached to her body made my knees weak.
“Is she going to be okay?” I choked out.
I didn’t know I could love someone so deeply that I felt so completely consumed by it, but
I was wrong. In that moment, Phoenix became my world. I doubted anyone could ever be as important to me as she was.
“Yes. She’s recovering well so far, and we believe she’ll be fine,” the nurse answered with a
kind smile.
I know every father probably thinks this, but damn, Phoenix was beautiful.
I touched her tiny face, unable to believe that Thea had created such a perfect life. She meant everything to me, and she now had my heart.
I thanked Thea because if she hadn’t told me she was pregnant, I would have missed out
on the best gift anyone could ever give me.
Although I might still be in prison for the next few years, I would do everything in my power to protect her, and because of her, I would be on my best behavior just to get paroled.
I stayed with her for a few more minutes before the head nurse told me it was time to
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leave.
Leaving my daughter broke my heart, but I had no choice. Those few minutes I could spend with her were the best moments of my life.
Next, I went to see Thea. Fuck, I loved her so much. Seeing her like this caused me pain beyond words. I would forever regret ruining my chance with her, but I was starting to realize that everything happens for a reason. It might not make sense, maybe never will, but there was a reason behind it all.
I was holding her hand when Mom came in to tell me my time was up. I sighed but nodded.
“I will always love you, Thea. I hope you know that.” I told her motionless body.
Leaving took all my willpower, but I remembered my promise to Phoenix to get out early.
Leaving her room, I went to hug my parents. The guards were getting ready to put the handcuffs back on me when Iris’s voice came from behind.
“Kane?”
I turned to face her. During my time with Thea, we’d become friends. She was like the
sister I never had.
“I’m still mad at you, but I’m glad you’re here. I’m sorry I didn’t come to see you.”
“It’s fine, Iris, I understand.”
“Can I hug you? I miss my friend.”
I nodded, and she came rushing into my arms. I held her tight, feeling almost complete, but not quite.
“Take care,” I whispered.
“You too, Kane,” she whispered back. “When things settle down, I’ll come visit you.”
“I’ll look forward to that day.”
I let her go only to see Roman glaring at me. I glared right back. I hated him too, because
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he hadn’t treated Thea well either. I just never understood why Iris was still with him.
I hugged my parents one last time, then let the guards put the handcuffs back on me.
As they led me back to prison, I found myself praying for another miracle – one where Thea would wake up and Phoenix would thrive.
This time, I actually believed the Moon Goddess might be listening.
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