Chapter 52

• "Franklin Alexander Mitchell-Volkov," Emma announced, placing the sleeping newborn in his great-grandfather's arms. "Meet your namesake."
• Franklin, propped against pillows in his home hospital bed, blinked rapidly to dispel unexpected tears. "Handsome devil," he declared gruffly. "Strong Mitchell chin."
• "Volkov eyes," Alek countered with a smile, standing protectively beside Emma, who was still moving carefully two weeks after her C-section.