“Bran, I need to ask you a very serious question.” I straighten, all humor disappearing. “Anything.” “What do you like about my twat of a son?” “The twat part didn’t need to be there!” Nikolai pushes his dad teasingly. “I also didn’t need to ask that very silly question when you’re already together.” “His dad did it. I wanted you to do it as well.” My chuckle breaks their banter and I clear my throat. “I like that he oozes confidence, too much so sometimes. I like that he’s fiercely loyal, intensely protective, and loves with every fiber of his being. I like that he never fakes his actions or
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