Mallory wrapped her arms around my leg and held on tight, Thomas at my side, Sophie hooked in my left arm.
For so many years, I’d scribbled my name across documents of shame. Had been the partner of disgrace and dishonor.
I glanced over at Grace.
She cast me the softest smile where she rocked our youngest son in her arms.
One in a billion.
That energy surged.
Rolled and expanded.
I finally got what it meant.
I leaned over and signed my name.
This family was mine.
Forever and ever.
THE END