I tighten my grip around his waist, relishing the steady beat of a strong, loving heart. This man is the only person that will remain a constant in my life, and I can no longer depend on how our family used to be. I should have thought about it before now, or at least anticipated some kind of change. I blocked it somehow from my mind, deceiving myself that the demons would stay away. But all the signs were there. I'm sure Dominic knew. Maybe he thought I did too? And now, Samuel and Laila ...