What if something happens?, he thought to himself, scanning the deserted beach for any sign of help should they need it. This wasn’t about him being afraid; it was about being a soon-to-be dad who wanted nothing more than to keep his family safe.
As he followed Maria’s joyful steps, his protective instinct was in overdrive, even as he tried to hide it behind a smile. Everything’s going to be okay, he reassured himself, taking a deep breath of the salty air, hoping it would calm his racing thoughts.