Alexander’s mind turned blank, and his heart pounded. By the time he could react, Zephyr was smiling at him warmly.

The light hug just now represented their friendship, but to Alexander, it was a treasure he would keep in the bottom of his heart forever.

After a momentary stupor, Alexander beamed happily. His steps were lighter as well. He made his way out before turning back to wave at Zephyr again until he completely faded into the dark night.

Zephyr took his time standing in the front yard.

The soft night breeze blew. He took a deep breath and hurried his way back inside. He could not wait to hug his wife and sniff her out.

A shadow flashed in the trees not too far away as a telephoto lens retracted slowly.

When Zephyr stepped inside, instead of finding Cordelia, he was greeted with an aroma from the kitchen. He smiled and strode in, hugging the busy woman from the back.

“Yikes!” Cordelia was frightened and swatted the hands on her hips right away.

“Are you a cat? How did you walk so quietly!?”

called her huskily with his chin

“What?”

merely

“What is it?”

“Darling!”

around to place a hand on his forehead.

just wanted to call her.

turned silly?” Cordelia rolled her eyes without

do you know what Alexander

don’t want to

want to know, but he would report

said that

and stared at him with her big eyes. “And? Are you

to joke with her. Instead, he asked

warmth coursing

Marcus. From then on, he had

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