Chapter 36

As Beau carefully placed their newborn daughter, Luna, into the car seat, he couldn't shake the worry that lingered in the air. The drive home offered a brief respite from the hospital, but the weight of unspoken concerns loomed over them.

Beau glanced at Kaia, his eyes reflecting a mix of joy and apprehension. "Kaia, I'm thrilled to take Luna home, but we can't ignore the fact that we have to face the reality of Alex. We need to talk about it. Are you ready?" he asked, his tone a blend of understanding and concern.

Kaia looked down at Luna, her heart swelling with love for the tiny being nestled in the car seat. Despite the joy, a shadow of unease crossed her face at Beau's mention of Alex. She took a deep breath before responding, "Beau, I know I can't avoid it. Alex is a part of my past, and somehow he found his way back into my life. I'm just scared for Luna, for us."

As they approached home, Beau turned to Kaia with a thoughtful expression. "Kaia, the police would like us to give