"Well, everyone," I said, laying my napkin on the table beside my plate after dabbing my mouth. "I think it's that time of night." I looked around the table. "Thank you all for enjoying this moment with us. I know we will have many more to come, but I must get Leila into bed now."

Amy burst out laughing, almost spitting out the mouthful of wine in her mouth. "Didn't I tell you to leave her alone?"

Leila blushed as Adeline gave her sole attention to her glass of iced ...