“You can become unhinged and cut loose from the world. You can believe you are a permanent outsider. But the innocence of a child will bring you back and give you the shield of joy with which to protect yourself. I have learned this late in life but not too late. It's never too late”- Michael Connell Third Person POV (Xavior): I do not know how long Xavia and I had been having a tea party in her room. But she started to get sleepy. She asked me if I could read her a book. Xavia handed me a book and I sat on the rocking chair in her room and read it to her. She feels asleep in my arms as I read to her. “Your daughter would be a perfect match for my son”, Vincent said via mind link. Yes, he can mind link me. We are bound by the contract. “Not a word about her or I will kill you and y