We walked into the estate. Serenya was still gaping at my statement.
Isolde skipped into the hallway. Her smile was big and bright when she saw us. She started to say something, then her smile fell.
I slipped my arm from Serenya’s and walked to Isolde. I bent down to her eye level.
“Iz, Ren and I are going to skip out on the party for a little while. Could you let Dad and everyone else know for us, please?” I told her.
She eyed me skeptically. “Who are you and what did you do with my older brother?” I smirked. Isolde smiled big again, “Hmm, about time he took a vacation. He’s been uptight for a while now.”
I stared at Isolde and let out a huff of disbelief. “Really, Iz?”
Serenya wrapped her arms around my neck and I held her close. “I’ll tell Daddy, Ery,” Isolde whispered. Then she s
