Checking into the hotel was simple. Theo felt somewhat guilty that Julius had to pay two pet deposits as they could only have one dog per room, especially since he fully planned to stay with Aria in the hospital and the dogs were most assuredly going to be with them as well. Returning to their rooms, Theo first washed the dogs, getting rid of any lingering smoke and fuel odor. Once they were settled in and eating, he hopped into the shower himself.
Standing under the water, his mind finally settled enough to let him process the day’s events. Arriving in France, tracking down Aria’s kidnappers, the rescue, fire, seeing her in the hospital bed and, of course, the final blow: he was going to be a father.
A father.
Him.
Theo looked down to see his hands trembling. Leaning his head against
