Chapter 68

Annabelle sucked in a breath as she heard a hoarse sound from Zander’s mouth. A croaked, “Hi,” came out, and the cautious smile on Nicholas’s face spread to a megawatt grin. A tear trickled over her cheek, and she quickly dashed it away, looking over to Dane and Jackson to see relief and pride reflected in their expressions as well.
Zander spoke his first word!
Nicholas cleared his throat, and Annabelle thought the moment may have gotten to him too. “So I’m going to need special help from you later, if that’s okay?” When Zander nodded his head, Nicholas slowly reached out, showing Zander the intention of his actions, and when he didn’t flinch, Nicholas gently tousled his hair.