Chapter 38 - Tip-Toeing

Libby POV

It’s bedtime already, and I’m struggling to sleep.

I had slept for too long during the day, my body might be slightly tired but my mind is fully awake.

I had helped to bathe the children, Angel was adorable splashing and giggling in the shallow bath while I washed his cute blonde hair. He had that baby smell, which had heightened again from using the baby shampoo.

He was a little dream and as soon as Evelyn had given him some milk, he fell asleep in my arms.

She was making my feet tap as they hung outside of the bed, she was telling me to check up on him. He had been distant since he returned with Reuben. I’m not sure what transpired between them but something had shifted…Reuben seemed more humbled this afternoon.

I would have to wait until morning training to see if he kept his word, that he would let Pierce train me. Pierce had a more encouraging approach to my training, and I like any other person, preferred that approach.

I remain like this until a little voice in