The Predator Behind His Mask
Language: en

There are three men in my life who blush with delightful ease. First, there is my husband, Declan—a man of strict upbringing, rigid routines, and a stoicism so thick it feels like a physical wall. Then, there are our two sons, who inherited his exact brand of solemn, miniature-adult seriousness. Teasing the three of them—watching the tips of their ears burn a violent shade of pink while they desperately try to maintain their composure—is the absolute greatest joy of my life. Especially during our nightly bedtime routine. Every evening, without fail, my boys and my husband wait with flushed…