Ashley giggled as she leaned against the headboard of the bed, thinking about how Primo had called her. Even she was surprised by how touching it was to be called that. But it had felt magical.
As though she would be able to do anything for the boy.
"Lucian," she turned to him, who was waiting for her verdict. "Do you know Primo just called me his mama?"
Lucian blinked. Was that why she'd been giggling and smiling all night?
"Shocking, right?" She bumped her shoulder against his lightly before drawing back. "I didn't think I would like it, but… I love it."
She lowered her head, her smile still there. However, her worries were ever-present as well. As she'd said, she didn't even know how to be a parent. She had never taken care of anyone else in that sense.
"Do you think… I'll do a good job?" she asked, turning to him again, her expression worried. "I mean, I don't want to disappoint him."
Lucian studied her face and said quietly, with clear certainty in his voice, "You won't."
