I don’t think even she cared, how could I be expected to? She was expected to be here, and I, not being rude to them, was for some reason believed t... like them, and treated as a part of the family – this I did not like, just so we’re clear – and because of that, also expected to attent. I’m weak that way, I’ll even go to a funeral I don’t want to be at to avoid an unpleasant confrontation. So there I was, in a black suit, sitting with a blank expression, hoping people will ignore me, fully. We are one in all things and I will fight tooth and nail to make sure that never changes. I will be there to council you and help you in any way I can for the rest of our lives. This is my own vow to you, my love, and I will never break it for any reason."I felt tears running down my face when she finished. I realized that every man I knew that had ever gotten married had felt love, but it was nothing like what we had for each other. I had unwittingly picked a woman who could or would have been. I do this very slowly and continuously. You pretend to be asleep and are curious to see how far I’ll go. You can always cough or roll over if I get too close you tell yourself, but right now you are enjoying being touched.My strong hand makes its way up your side all the way to your ribs and on its decent down I trace your hip bone barley brushing my finger tips down the front of your thigh. Your heartbeat has quickened as you hope your friend is sound asleep. I make my way up your other. She shook her head. “I have homework.” My eldest whirled around, her skirt flaring and her braid swinging. Then she darted into the house. Sam hopped out of the car, her face flushed. That kiss was exciting. My daughter wanted to do things with me. I didn't even have to edit her as I had with Kyleigh. That felt... better to me. I wasn't making my daughter into my lover, I was just... facilitating her wish. As Anael said, I was just changing the circumstances of the world to improve people.And.