Queen Ashlyn I followed Sage into the kitchen after Donny was ready. Ember walked in beside me. The conversation stopped as I glanced around the room. My mates were leaning against the counter, drinking coffee. My uncle sat beside Gabby as she coloured, and James was still eating. He was seated beside my brother. Liam, Brandon, and Matt were also sitting around the table. "Mom," James squealed, jumping from his chair. He rushed to me, covered in sticking fruit juice. I knelt, and he wrapped those sticky hands around me. "Are you full?" He nodded, "Wim?" "I have to speak with Uncle Ben, but I promise we will go to the pool after." He cheered, and I giggled at his excitement. "Ball?" "How about you go and find it?" He rushed out behind me in search of the ball he loved. Gabby hugge

