Jesse
“He's excited. He wants a sister.” I laugh.
My little boy was over the moon to learn of Mia's pregnancy. He already has two little brothers from his mother and stepfather. When Mia and I told Caleb about the new baby last night, he laid his little head on her stomach and repeatedly asked for a baby sister.
“Are you taking him on your trip?”
“Yeah, Mia's coming, too.”
“Why are you being so secretive?”
I rub my forehead roughly. I hate doing this to Chase. I hate lying to him like this. I never should have promised Emilee I'd keep her whereabouts from him. I should never have promised to keep any secrets from him. She has no goddamn clue how hard it is for me.
“You know where she is, don't you?”
“Who?”
“Don't give me that. You son-of-a-bitc.h!” His eyes sear into mine. In all
