A maid opens the door for us.
She smiles at Reid who still has Tiana in his arms, then she spares me a subtle curtsy before she steps aside to let us in.
"Where are my parents?" Reid asks her when we find the living area unoccupied.
"Dining."
He leads the way and I shuffle behind him, aware that I'm holding my breath.
Reid's parents are at the table with Asher and Mia. Alice looks up when we walk in, and her eyes are automatically illuminated with a smile.
"Oh, sweetheart." She coos as she gets to her feet. She offers her arms, and surprisingly, Tiana goes willingly. She smiles when Alice fusses over her; kissing both her cheeks and smiling into her eyes.
"I can't believe you two kept her from us. How dare you?"
"Mom?" Reid calls as he slips an arm around me. "Riya is right h
