Julia

Beyond the large windows, night had fallen. At the top of the staircase, I turned back, looking down at the large living room. With the lights off, fire extinguished, and guests gone, a calm had settled over the entire house.

Van reached for my hand, tugging me toward our suite. “Come on, beautiful. We have more celebrating to do.”

My attention went down the third hallway. “I wish Vicki would have been able to stay another ...