The moment the jet landed in Ludus, Jamal felt something inside him ease slightly.
Home.
He exhaled slowly as he unfastened his seatbelt and stood up.
His body still ached from stress and lack of proper sleep, but none of that mattered now.
He was finally home.
And Dawn was waiting for him.
The thought alone made warmth spread through his chest.
A few minutes later, the jet door opened.
Cool evening air rushed in immediately.
Jamal stepped out onto the stairs and his eyes instantly searched the airstrip.
Then he saw them.
Dawn stood beside one of his cars parked a short distance away. Josh stood beside her holding her hand.
Just seeing them standing there waiting for him made something settle peacefully inside him.
The moment Josh saw him, his entire face lit up.
"Daddy!" he screamed excitedly.
Then he broke into a run.
Dawn laughed softly and hurried after him.
Jamal's chest tightened painfully at the sight.
God. He missed them so much.
