Chapter 105: Epilogue

I was the most loved being in the world.

I discovered this when I opened my eyes for the first time.

I saw bright things, which I later understood were smiles. I felt soft touches on my skin; kisses. And I heard beautiful things, which I gradually began to understand.

"I love you."

"You are the cutest thing in the world."

"Grandpa's baby."

"Grandma's little darling."

"Daddy loves you so much!"

"Mummy loves you so much!"

"Uncle's boy!"

It was good to be there. It was always warm and happy, receiving affection, drinking my warm milk. Just like in that moment.

Mommy was lying on the bed on her side, slowly running her fingers through the fuzz on my head. I was nursing, but I could feel my dad lying behind me, his head on the same pillow as hers.

They looked at each other and said beautiful things to one another. They also touched each other all the time, as I grew, taking shape. And I became aware of everything.

It was so good to be there. They might have thought I didn’t understand, but each word passed clearly through my ears. Every feeling was captured perfectly. My mind stayed firm, strong, waiting for the right moment to manifest.

They might have thought I was just a baby. Small and helpless. But I knew who I was.

Damien Constantini Severus.

Part of both. Part of something new and unknown.

That name they gave me.

Soon they would know me better and love me even more.

Because I held surprises.

And I was shaped in love.

End!