*Briella*
“She’s really tuckered out, isn’t she?” Kryzen commented, giving Emberly a fond look.
I smiled softly at our daughter, who was passed out in her father’s arms. The ball was over, and it had been a huge success. Emberly was such a shy child, but she was able to peek out of her shell when surrounded by loved ones.
Tears of happiness threatened to spill from my eyes as I remembered the way my parents interacted with Emberly. My father had been so tender as he held her, reminding me very much of my childhood. Mother was just as gentle as she played with Emberly, making our little girl laugh as she was tickled and cuddled.
“Briella?”
I shook my head hard, realizing that I had failed to answer my mate. I grinned up at him sheepishly, wiping at the corner of my eye. “Sorry,” I said a bit shakily. “I just had such a wonderful time tonight.”
