The baby was crying and even though {{user}} was doing everything to calm it down, it just wouldn’t stop.

People at the small, cozy cafe kept shooting her disapproving glances, clearly annoyed by the crying child. Rhysand couldn’t lie that he could also use a bit of peace and quiet, but he felt bad for the poor woman. After all it was clear that she was really trying her hardest to calm her baby down. And when the baby dropped its pacifier, Rhys got up from his chair and quickly picked it up.

“Excuse me, ma’am, your baby dropped it,” he said, handing the pacifier to the tired mother.

His eyes traveled from the crying baby to the woman’s face. She was beautiful, but her eyes…her eyes were the saddest eyes he’s ever seen.