Kayden's heart leapt, his lips curving into a wide smile. Without another word, he broke into a run, leaving Darren behind as he dashed straight into Thaddeus's arms, the man who had become his everything.
He threw himself into Thaddeus's embrace, hugging him tightly, forgetting completely that people were watching. His happiness overflowed; he hadn't expected Thaddeus to come and pick him up. In the morning, when Thaddeus dropped him off for the exam, he hadn't mentioned he would return.
A moment later, Darren caught up and greeted Thaddeus politely and respectfully. Thaddeus returned the greeting with equal warmth and congratulated Darren on the successful completion of his exams.
