[Lavinia's POV]
"...Papa…"
I launched myself onto the bed like a missile of love and pure cuteness.
THUMP!
I scrambled up the edge like a tiny, determined climber and flopped beside him with dramatic flair. Papa blinked in surprise just as I began my signature move—
ROLLLLLLL… ROLLLLLL…
And then—hug attack!
"Got you!" I giggled, throwing my arms around him.
Papa let out a quiet chuckle and returned the hug with that rare, warm smile of his. "Well, someone's full of energy tonight."
I nuzzled into him and beamed. "Yup! I feel super-duper fresh! I'm gonna sleep with you after sooooo long!"
His arms tightened slightly around me, his voice gentle. "Is that so?"
"Mhm!"
It was the truth. It had been ages since I got to sneak into bed with Papa. Okay, maybe just a few weeks, but that's practically forever in baby time.
