C40 Chapter 40

5 years later

MARINA

As Helios fumbled around for his shoes, I whispered to him, "Hold on, let me just comb your hair first," and then I proceeded to do so.

"I'm sorry, Mom, but I'm no longer a baby. I can do it myself, "he answered with a gleaming grin over his teeth.

I said, "Okay then," and handed him the comb