Elaine
"And then I flew."
I heard Claire narrate excitedly as I entered the mansion's kitchen, clutching tightly to Jade's arm. I couldn't risk letting go and creating a distance between us that I suspected Grayson would gladly fill.
After our mumbled greetings, I'd quickly gestured for him to lead the way when he let us know he was there to pick us up for breakfast.
Irritation had coloured his face. Just slightly. And I'd suspected he hadn't anticipated Jade or Asher being right there in the moment.
Grayson stopped up ahead, his shoulders relaxing as he took in our daughter too. That did things to me.
"I swear she's the best." Jade whispered as we both stared at my daughter, perched on the counter top, looking like she'd lived here all her life.
Grayson's dad stood in front of he
