Raised by Another

The ocean water laps at her feet, tickling her sensitive skin and she smiles. Yes, she smiles. welcomes the warm sun against her cheek and she feels him watching her before she hears him speak. Her smile is contagious and soon enough he's smiling too. He's smiling at this mysterious woman before him, keeping him on his toes, constantly surprising him. Today, he smiles because she has hope. And that alone gives him hope.