Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 447

"Alright, next time the coach logs on, I'll ask him," I said, trying to sound casual about it.

The conversation drifted among us brothers for a while longer before we called it a night. After a marathon gaming session, it was definitely time to catch some sleep.

But Elijah couldn't sleep.

He took off his headset and looked out the window at the dimly lit sky, his brow furrowed with worry.

He was concerned about his dad.

Even though he wasn't sure of the mysterious person's ultimate goal, it was clear his dad was on the hit list!

The enemy was in the shadows, and his dad was in the open. Elijah was worried.

Half an hour later, Tarquin came back.

He figured Elijah hadn't slept yet and gently pushed the door to enter the room.

Elijah was still sitting by the window. Seeing Tarquin, he frowned even more.

Tarquin walked over to him, affectionately ruffled his hair, and then sat down to ask, "Can't sleep?"

Elijah looked at him with concern.

Tarquin said, "I know you heard me talking to Elliot while you were wearing your headset, didn't you?"

"...Yeah."

"Worried about dad?"

Elijah bit his lip, "Someone wants to kill you."

Tarquin smiled softly, "Over the years, there have been plenty who've wanted to take dad down, but here I am, alive and kicking. Don’t worry, I can handle it."

"But you don't even know who it is. How can you handle it?"

"Just because we don’t know now doesn’t mean we won’t find out. Dad's no pushover. No one can just come and squeeze him."

As he spoke, Tarquin gently stroked his son's cheek, "Elijah, you know I always keep my word. I promise you, as long as you're okay, dad will be too. I'll always be here for you."

His Elijah needed him, so no one was going to hurt him!

He was going to stay healthy and be there for his son, always.

Having those two around... heh, was a blessing indeed."

Tarquin teased himself but was clearly in a good mood.

This joy seemed to double when he thought of Elliot. Chatting with Elliot always lifted his spirits.

Now, looking at Elijah, his happiness was through the roof.

Elijah muttered, "They're not just my friends. They're my brothers! Blood brothers!"

"Right! Brothers for life! You need to be honest and take care of each other."

Elijah pouted and rolled his eyes at Tarquin.

He had just said they were blood brothers, and yet his dad had missed the point!

Silly dad. So clueless!

Thinking about his dad 'pressuring' Elliot, Elijah added, "I don't mind you using Elliot and Evan to find that mystery guy, but you better treat their mom right! And don't forget, you promised to try and win her over."

At the mention of Elysia, Tarquin's expression turned somber, "Elijah, I've confirmed it now. Elysia is not your biological mother."