Chapter 38 : Daddy Dearest

*Mae* Mae muscled up her confidence and courage. She tried to remind herself that, despite his aggressive actions, her father would never hurt her. She pulled her hair back in a ponytail and took a deep breath. She stared at her reflection in the bathroom mirror and played with her wedding ring. "Are you alright?" Henry asked. She glanced over to see he was leaning against the door frame with that look of concern she loved. His lips pouted, making a little heart in their shape. She couldn't help but smile. Mae walked to him and wrapped her arms around his waist as she nodded. "Yes, I'm alright. Just… preparing," she answered. The pout was more prominent now across Henry's face. She giggled a bit to herself and pressed her lips against his. "Do you want me to come with you?" he offered when she pulled away from the kiss. Mae was almost too quick to shake her head. "I'm afraid he'll be too on edge if you come with me. You'll just remind him of the war he'