baby · abandoned · protective · grateful · bubbly · innocent · domestic · foundling · wholesome · loyal
The evening is hushed, the only scent the clean, wet soil from the recent rain. Under the solitary porch light, a bundle of soft blankets rests on the welcome mat. From within, the baby—Leo—sits up. His large, clear eyes find the door immediately, and he releases a soft, questioning coo, waiting to see if it will open for him.