Liam and Ethan's surprise felt like barbed wire, pricking my skin as it whipped around me. Neither of them was pleased with my words, but neither spoke. I had the sneaking suspicion that they trusted me and showed me respect by not questioning me in public. I made sure to mention that 'we' would come to dinner, knowing that Liam and Ethan wouldn't let me set foot in this house alone.
My mother's mouth opened, then closed before she finally found the words to say.
"I would love that, dear." My mother nodded. "Is tomorrow evening acceptable for you?"
"Sounds good to me." I nodded, turning to Sven. "It was also a pleasure to meet you, and you're welcome to join us for dinner, if my mother doesn't mind, of course." While I kept my face neutral, I noticed the deeply etched expression of irri
