The Secret Departure

(KAELEN’S POV)

“Daddy, don't leave me.”

Vespa’s lower lip trembled as she held on to my shirt sleeve with tears running down her face.

Orion stood behind her, nostrils flared and eyes red-rimmed as he tried hard not to let his own eyes water.

I smiled softly, patting her head gently to whisper “I'm not leaving you. Daddy just needs to get something, and will be back in no time. Just stay here wit