Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 564

Tarquin gently pulled a tissue from the box, dabbing at Emmett's runny nose and tear-streaked cheeks before scooping him up into his arms. "You and Evan keep on sleeping, I'll take care of him."

With the bedside lamp switched off and the inner door carefully closed behind him, Tarquin cradled Emmett and moved towards the hospital bed in the dimly lit room, his voice soft and soothing.

"Look, your mommy wasn't gobbled up by monsters. She's just sleeping soundly, and so is Elijah. They're both okay, no need to be scared."

Rubbing his eyes, Emmett peered at Elysia lying in the bed. Reaching out, he gently touched Elysia, whispering, "Mommy's warm."

Tarquin couldn't help but chuckle. Of course, she was warm; she was very much alive.

wake up, she'll probably be awake too. Don't worry, I'll protect her, Elijah, and all of you. If any monsters

voice, nodding and

patted his back and rocked him, lulling him

of the door, relieved to see Emmett had stopped crying. They watched Tarquin, seeing him

up, "Bro, I've decided to give

"Yeah! Agreed!" Elliot responded.

down to sleep, blissfully unaware of Tarquin's secret kiss. Had they known, they might have

while soothing Emmett, couldn't help but glance at Elysia. His initial desire had cooled, but the memory of his stolen kiss lingered. He wasn't naive; despite never being in love before, he recognized his feelings for Elysia were real and beyond his control. The

a close encounter, fueled by alcohol, that he realized his feelings for her were unlike those for any other woman.

conflicted over his