Northstar Vale Agapitós

Once, Arsenio might have thought that his love for Tamar could not grow beyond what it had become. Day after day, he was surprised just how much he loved her, continued to love her. It was like he was a boy again; with each passing day, he grew stronger and more capable – this was his love for the family she had given him. There were not enough words to thank her for what she had done. There were not enough to tell her how he felt, but he would certainly try.

When his wife spoke of their future, Arsenio breathed out a surprised noise.

Yes? More? Little sisters and brothers for our children, he said breathlessly. The man would love to grow their family until it was the way Towhee described her Redhawks. He wanted their happiness to overflow into each of their young one’s lives. After all, you are such a good mother… He nudged beneath her chin.

A good partner. A good wife.