and followed them outside, watching out for them so they wouldn't hurt themselves.
They were now in the garden, running around and laughing.
"He's calm now?" Royce asked his wife as she leaned into him.
"Uhm. He's already forgotten about the other book." Elis responded, turning her gaze towards her other children.
"I think we've done well, love," Royce whispered as he kissed her head.
"We have." Elis agreed, and with a knowing smile, she took Royce's hand and placed it on her belly.
He whipped his head towards her, his eyes wide.
"Another one?"
Elis nodded.
Without any preliminaries, Royce swooped her in his arms, twirling her around.
"Love you, dear. So much."
Elis purred in his embrace. "Me too, Royce, me too."
THE END
