Brittany's POV

Alexander tells me tonight he wants to put Theodore to bed himself. I don't argue. There's still that flicker of disbelief inside me—a stubborn ember whispering that this might all be some impossible dream—but with every passing second, I want more than anything for it to be real.

I want Alexander to be Theodore's father.

My son deserves everything this world can offer, and I sense Alexander holds that power—wants to give it to him ...