All eyes turned to them as they entered the dining hall. Phoebe’s cheeks warmed at the thought they would know why they had been absent so long, but Jason tugged her close. He didn’t mind if they looked, as long as they didn’t come between them.
“Mommy! Daddy!” Emma ran up to them as soon as she spotted them.
Jason scooped her up, nuzzling her as they walked to the table that had been set aside for them overlooking the rest of the dining hall. Patting Blake’s head, he ignored the stares. Every time he showed his love for the pups it stirred whispers, but he didn’t mind. Originally, he might have brought them along because they were precious to Phoebe, but they had firmly lodged themselves in his heart as well.
A server brought a tray of champagne. Jason offered one to Phoebe before ta
