He brushed away a tear before it could fall.

“I love the meanings,” he said quietly. “They tell the story of what I want to build with you—a life. A family. A future.”

“Only one boy’s name?” she asked, trying to laugh through the lump in her throat.

Thor smiled.

“Because I only need one to take my place—to inherit the empire I’m building.” He paused, giving her waist a gentle squeeze. “But I want two little girls so I can be the most hopelessly smitten dad on the planet. I’ll spoil them rotten