Aurora said nothing, only letting a soft smile curl her lips. “I’ll wait for you to come home.”

Mason delicately picked the fine bones out of her fish. “If you’re tired, go to bed first. I’ll be home—I promise.”

“Alright.”

From the side, Derek leaned in to whisper a few words to Sophia. She nodded, wordlessly signaling that she understood.

Jace glanced around, the glint of the crystal chandelier above making her feel ...