Chapter 72

—Ellie—

After bringing the twins to bed, I grabbed my phone and headed for Tristan’s bedroom. Damian had practically dragged him there so he could lie down and rest.

I knocked. “Come in, Querido.”

Frowning, I entered. “How did you know?” He regarded me with an expression that sent a little shiver down my spine. “Because my brothers don’t knock, they barge in, and Kate usually stays away from my bedroom.”

I nodded, my hand still on the door, debating if I should leave it open just to be safe. Tristan smiled knowingly. “I’m practically bedridden. No reason to be worried. I won’t attack you.”

Bedridden. As if. That man couldn’t be broken easily. I closed the door. I wasn’t worried about him making a move. I was worried I’d throw caution in the wind and do what I’d been dreaming of forever. “As if that would stop you.”

He didn’t say anything. I held up my phone. “I thought you’d like to see photos of Samuel and Isabella