Luciana's POV
The car screeched to a halt at the entrance of my house. I shoved the door open and tumbled out, my feet already flying toward my son who was racing toward me. He slammed into my open arms. I crushed him tightly to my chest, shutting my eyes as all my worries melted away like ice against flame.
A minute stretched between us before we finally pulled apart. My hand raked through his soft hair, then creased his cheek, the external warmth colliding with the feverish relief I felt inside.
“Why didn’t you tell me you were going somewhere far?” The sad, small tone in his voice was enough to shatter something deep within me.
I beamed down at him. “I’m sorry, handsome. I promise to inform you anytime I’m going far.” I replied warmly, and he smiled heartily, revealing his small wh
