Violet
“No.”
Sophia stopped.
Her hand hovered inches from Faith.
“What?”
Thane stepped directly between his aunt and his baby sister.
“No.”
I pressed my lips together.
Sophia looked at me.
“Is he serious?”
“Very.”
Thane planted both hands against Faith's bouncer.
“Ba.”
Sophia crouched.
“I know she's a baby. Aunt Sophia wants to hold her.”
“No.”
Doom walked into the living room carrying Keith.
“What's going on?”
“Your son won't let me touch Faith.”
Doom looked at Thane.
Then Sophia.
A slow grin spread across his face.
“Smart boy.”
“Don't encourage him,” I said.
Sophia pointed at Doom.
“Get your tiny bodyguard under control.”
“Ain't my problem.”
“He's your son!”
“Exactly. Boy knows to protect his sisters.”
Thane looked up.
“Da.”
“That's right.”
Doom looked ent
