“Good. There’s too much in every other aspect of our lives.” Iris chuckled at his words. “Yes, because you like to get under my skin. You likeit when I’m an absolute brat to you.” Now it just had much less of a bite to it when they got under each other’s skin. Iris felt herself completely relax when he wrapped both of his arms around her. “We’re going to have to start hanging out in public. And healing our public hate for each other soon.” She wanted to make sure they were moving toward being more one day. “The world didn’t end when you and Daphne danced. Seeing you two might have excited me, but no pitchforks came out. So I know it’s possible.” Her thumb trailed over his jawline. “I think we were always supposed to come back for him. When I was no longer a prisoner.” Her jaw clenched, trying to contain any feelings about that. “But it was never safe. I bet he’s so beautiful. Probably charming. If all we do is just watch him from afar.” Her forehead met his. “I think we would have been great parents to him. Vincent better be burning in whatever hell vampires have.”
Markus smirked, "I do like getting under your skin. I think it's why I always tried to when we hated each other." He laughed before nodding, "but you're always a brat." He teased but pressed a kiss to her shoulder. "We do, because eventually we are going to get caught sneaking around and explaining it then will be difficult. Luckily we both have two amazing partners that understand and love us both very much." He gave a nod, "it is possible. We'll be able to do it one day, I promise." His brows pulled together and he gave a nod, "Look how much time has passed though. I fear it may be painful more than anything for him." He cupped her cheek and brushed his thumb over it, "I am following your lead on this one, Iris. I can find him and meet him anytime because of Northland but this could be different for you. Could feel different. We can watch from afar or try to meet him. Whatever you want." He moved to press a kiss to her forehead, "You have already proven to be an amazing mother to two children. I know you would have done amazing. I know that based on my love for Scarlett and Honor, I would have loved him so much. I don't know if I would have been a good parent though." He smiled, "I'm still learning that part of me."













