LEAH'S POV
I took a deep breath.
"I need to introduce you to someone," I said to my daughter. "He's a friend of mine, and he's very special. He's going to help keep you safe."
My daughter looked up at me, her curiosity piqued. "Really?" she asked. "Who is it?"
"His name is Markham," I said. "And he's someone who cares deeply about you. He's someone who will do everything he can to protect you."
My daughter's eyes lit up. "Markham!" she said, a smile spreading across her face.
"He's someone that wants to be a part of our lives," I continued. "And I know he'll take good care of you. Will you be willing to meet him?"
My daughter nodded eagerly. "Yes, I want to meet him!" she said. "When can I meet him?"
"He's coming to see us tomorrow," I said. "And he's very excited to meet you."
My daughter's eyes sparkled with excitement. "What does he look like?" she asked. "Does he look like me?"
I smiled. "You look a lot like him, actually," I said. "