Delphinia darted back and forth between the kitchen and table, carrying bowls and plates of freshly prepared food. She kept busy, though her focus seemed a bit off. Every few seconds, she would glance over her shoulder toward the living room, where Ashton sat with Julian and Goldie.
Julian leaned back on the couch, tossing a small toy back and forth with Ashton, his laugh filling the room. Goldie hung around their legs, his tail wagging like crazy. Delphinia bit her lip, her cheeks burning with embarrassment.
She muttered under her breath, arranging the plates carefully. "Of all people, why did it have to be his brother..."
