“I love you, Sunshine,” he said. “You’re a fucking miracle.” She laughed through tears. “This baby’s first word is going to be fuck.” Shadow shrugged like he really didn’t care. “And I love you too,” Mera told him, her laughter fading as tears streaked her skin. Tears of joy and healing and hope. “You’re the best thing that ever happened to me. You and our baby. Our family.”
