Chapter 98

Epilogue

(One year later)

Jacob POV

Jocasta cuts up paper-thin slices of watermelon, Liam’s favorite. “Thanks, Mommy,” he says, grabs the bowl from her and dashes outside.

The house is quiet and I take advantage of having her to myself for a few seconds. Switching on the old kitchen radio, a slow song plays across the static.

She’s clearing up the watermelon peels on the kitchen counter, and I take her by the hand and give her a twirl. She has a daisy in her long hair - a gift from Hope who insisted on putting it in her mouth instead of giving it to her mama.

“What are you doing?” she smiles.

“I’m serenading my wife,” I say and hold her close while we slow dance with the song.

She giggles, “We’re going to be late.”

“They can wait,” I say and inhale her sweet scent; she smells like the ocean and baby powder.

While the soft male voice is singing about giving a little love this time, I dip her low and kiss her on the mouth. A moan escapes her lips and she kisses me back. Little