Sebastian hesitated—
then followed.
Not as an heir.
But as a man finally choosing his own life.
Outside, the night was alive—cool, vibrant, full of possibility.
One of the children looked up.
“Where are we going?”
I glanced at them.
Then at him.
And for the first time—
I answered without fear.
“Home.”
This time—
a home we choose.
Together.