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I relax my body and focus on his voice.

I’m okay. I’m safe. No one’s going to hurt me.

I have my Beta. I’ll be okay.

Chapter 31

Savannah

“Are you sure you don’twant me to go?” Leroy asks as I shove a few extra diapers in Athena’s bag.

“I’m sure. I’ll be fine, okay? The school is literally a few blocks down the road. It’s a nice day. We’ll enjoy a little walk and go visit Daddy Jake.” I grab the bag and sling it over my shoulder. “Won’t we, Little Bug?” I coo.

She squeals, then blows raspberries. Spit covers her face and flies everywhere but god, she's so damn cute!

“Fine,” he sighs. “If you're sure you can handle her, I’ll go do a bit of grocery shopping.”

Crossing my arms, I raise a brow. “And what makes you think I can’t handle her?” I ask, a little annoyed. “I get up with her at night, I change her diapers, and I give her bottles. I know how to take care of her, Leroy.”

His face falls. “Shit. I’m sorry, baby. I didn’t mean for it to come out like that.” He blows out a breath, placing the baby in her car seat that's attached to the stroller. “She’s just been very cranky today.”

“Oh.” My shoulders drop.

“You thought I was second-guessing your ability to take care of her?” he asks, pulling me into his arms.

“Maybe,” I grumble into his chest.

He chuckles, placing his chin on top of my head. “You're an amazing mother to Athena, okay? She’s lucky to have you. And I can tell that little girl loves you just as much as we do.”

My heart races at his words. “You just called me her mother,” I whisper, leaning back to look up at him with teary eyes.

He smiles down at me, brushing some hair behind my ear. “Because you are her mother, Savvy. The only one she will ever need.”

“Stop.” My voice cracks. “I hate crying. Ugh. I’ve never cried before I met you guys. You're bad for my image,” I whine, burying my face in his chest again.

He laughs. “If it makes you feel any better, you're pretty when you cry.”

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