I would never wish my past suffering upon others. Luckily, the man I loved followed my wishes and drew the line at revenge.

A sense of uneasiness still permeated my relief. “Marcus may not appreciate our actions.”

In Marcus’ eyes, Camelia and Toby were just burdens. I doubt he would see them as fit bargaining chips for my safe return.

“Well, that’s on him. We’re basically even now, so you shouldn’t feel bad for him in the future.”

“Quick, come over here. Let’s get rid of any bad luck that’s still on you.”

I didn’t know where Cameron had heard about this old wives’ tale. She had arrived bright and early at the Stovall residence, insisting on burning sage to get rid of any ill omen.

Amused, I gave in to her wishes.

followed my children and me into the

sat down, I spied an unusually lonely figure out of the

foot of the staircase, smiling awkwardly but not daring to approach the crowd. She played with her hair from time

her. “Are

name. She replied happily,

don’t you want to come here and see how the babies look

radiant smile appeared on Emma’s face. She came over excitedly and took the baby from my arms. She cooed

suffering almost as much as we have. Now that it’s all over, we should just

almost a month old, and you haven’t even named them. Some parents you are!” Emery teased, her usual tactlessness

exchanged a glance. He hinted for me

I had already thought of their names when we were

confidently, “Since they were born in winter,

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