Life After the Storm novel Chapter 58

LANDON'S POV

As I watch Lilly walk away, I feel sorry for all that I have done to her. Even though I know it is exactly what she wanted. I wonder, though, would she still want it if she knew what it all cost?

I snap out of my thoughts when I hear Jayden yelling at me. “Daddy I don't know why you gotta be so mean to Lilly. All you do is make her cry.”

“Jayden, I'm sorry, all I wanted was to protect you.”

“Daddy, I don't need your protection. I can take care of myself. I'm a big boy now. I'm 5 years old.”

“Jayden, it's just too complicated for you to understand.”

“Daddy only because you make it that way.”

“Jayden, I think it's time for you to go to bed.”

“Daddy I wish you would just listen to me for once and not treat me like a baby.”

I watch as he stomps away. I want to chase him, but I know that it will do nothing. He is so hard-headed, just like his mother, always wanting to help others no matter the cost. He is too young to understand that all that I do is for him. I want to protect him, no matter the cost.

I had no other choice. I had to do exactly what Dean told me to. Especially if it's going to protect my son. I wanted to avoid involving Jayden in any of this. But it was hard not to. He is a healer just like Lilly and this will confirm everything what they truly are. I believe that is why Lilly feels such a connection with Jayden because they are the same. She would do anything for him, no matter the cost. This proved it.