During the first week of his firstborn's life, Justin transitions through a lot of moods the way he transitions though most things, with suddenness and violence. He didn't expect the strong feelings of pride or the shame that he's feeling now. He spent so much time over the last few months resenting this baby and being afraid of things that might ( Read more... )

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The door in Justin's study is open just a crack. It's a subtle signal he leaves to both his servants and his girls that interruptions will not be met harshly. The light in the room is dim, as the witching hour has come and gone. Daylight no longer streaming though the window, but a soft light still dances across the room, the gold glow of ( Read more... )