Adeline's POV

"Annabelle," I said, trying to keep my voice steady. "This is a surprise."

"I know! I should have called first, but I wanted it to be spontaneous." She looked around the table, taking in all the faces. "I hope I'm not interrupting anything important."

"Not at all," Russio said smoothly. "We were just finishing up. Please, stay. Have some dessert. Tell us about yourself."

"Oh, I don't want to impose—"

"You're not imposing. You're Adeline's sister. That makes you family." His ...