Chapter 45. The Closest Weakness

Aaron followed her quietly behind, and when they got to the door, she knocked gently. The door opened that very second, as if whoever was behind had anticipated their arrival.

“Hey,” Zera said.

“Hello,” Davine said, stuffing his hands into his pocket.

“Can I come in?”

“We knew you were coming.” He said and stepped away from the door to let them in.”

Her brow arched. “How did you know?”

“I didn’t know, but Quincy did.” He answered and moved from the living area towards the bedroom where his son was to be.

Aaron was still trying his best to wrap his head around everything that was happening, even as he tried to be quiet and observant.

“Does he know why I am here?” she further asked.

“He said you have a good heart and will try to do what is best for everyone; I guess that is a yes, then?” He said and pushed open the door to Quincy’s room. The little boy had a blue truck in his hand, and he was running it over the wall and making the