“Tabitha,” Nova whispered as he looked at the title page.
Wyatt had seen it. He knew what Nova was reading.
Untamed Hearts, A Heroes of New York City Novel by T.C. Rennoc
Nova turned around and looked at her with uncertainty that was unusual for him. “But my story isn’t for children, even in fiction.”
“No, it isn’t,” Tabitha agreed. “This one is strictly for teenagers. It’s darker and more violent than the others, but I think you’ll like it. Dark heroes are amazing too. I’ve seen them do great things. I believe in them every bit as much as I believed in the first set of heroes.”
“Am I in there?” Tino asked as he looked over Nova’s shoulder again, now obviously interested. “Does that mean someone sexy and badass has to play me in a movie?”
Tabitha gave Tino an indulgent smile. “You’re in there. Very much so.”
“Thank you.” Nova held the book for a moment, and no one said anything, because the emotion was suddenly palpable. Even the babies stopped ripping at wrapping paper as if sensing the change in their uncle. “This means something.”
“Is it a good memory?” Tabitha asked.
Nova turned around and smiled at her, his dark eyes glassy. “Yes, it is.”
“I’m so glad.” Tabitha nodded as she wiped at her cheeks. “Dark heroes deserve happy endings too.”