Chapter 47
Jack
Something happened between the best friends.
I don't know what, but the air's weird. Tense. Like a storm is trying to break but no one's willing to say it out loud.
Lanny babbles from his little blanket nest on the floor, kicking his feet, saving me from the awkward silence.
"Oh hey, my dear," I murmur, scooping him up into my arms. His tiny fists clutch at my shirt, and he lets out a happy squeal like I've just told the best joke in the world.
I lift him higher, resting him against my shoulder.
"That's better. You and me, huh? The only sane ones in this house."
From the corner of my eye, I catch Ciel watching me. His expression softens, lips parting like he wants to say something, then presses shut again. Nolan, on the other hand, looks away quickly, jaw tight.
Weird. Definitely weird.
I rock Lanny gently, humming low in my chest. He burrows closer, drool dampening my collar. I don't even care. The smell of baby shampoo and warm milk is oddly grounding.
