Or too eager.
Me: Sure. Just tell me what time.
Luna meows softly from the blanket I set up for her.
I crouch beside her, running my fingers gently over her tiny head.“You’re going to meet your dad’s family.”
She blinks up at me, unbothered.
Lucky her.
My phone buzzes again.
Drew: Around 5?
Perfect.
I type back, “We’ll be there.”
I set my phone down and stand, already running through everything in my head.
Timing.
Clothing.
How to handle Sebastian.
Ivy already likes me. That much was clear the last time I had dinner there.
Sebastian is suspicious. He’s the one I need to focus on. I can’t have him scaring Drew away.
Not until he sees what I already know. Then there won’t be anything anyone can do.
I glance toward the stairs as Callie’s feet thud against them.
“Next time, try not to ruin things,” I call out. “Think before you speak.”
There’s a pause.
“I make no promises,” she calls back, laughter in her voice.
I roll my eyes.
Good thing they’re not coming here. No telling what Callie would do.
I look down at Luna again. “You’re the easy part,” I tell her.
She purrs.
If only everything were that simple.
By the timeI pull into Sebastian’s driveway, I’m exactly on time.
Not early—that would look anxious.
Not late—that’s just rude.
I step out of the car, adjusting my hold on Luna’s carrier before walking toward the house.
