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.

group followed my children and me into the living room. It seemed as lively

I spied an unusually lonely figure out of the corner of my

not daring to approach

I called out to her. “Are you not

replied happily, “Of course

laughed. “Well, don’t you want to come here and see

radiant smile appeared on Emma’s face. She came over excitedly and took the baby from my arms. She cooed to him, “Hello sweetie, your Aunt Emma is always going to remember how you look like. What

must have given Emma a hard time over the kidnapping incident. She must have been suffering almost as much as we have. Now that it’s

haven’t even named them. Some parents you are!” Emery teased,

exchanged a glance. He hinted for

of their names when we were in M

“Since they were born in winter, their nicknames will be Greg and

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