The morning light seeped through the curtains as Riley stretched, blinking away the remnants of sleep. Beside her, Alistair was already awake, gazing at her with a soft smile.
“Today’s the day,” he murmured, brushing a stray strand of hair from her face.
She nodded, a mixture of excitement and nervousness swirling in her chest. “It is.”
Down the hall, the sound of baby Sam’s giggles echoed, filling their home with warmth. Riley and Alistair exchanged a glance before slipping out of bed, eager to start their day with their little one.
As they entered Sam’s room, they found her sitting up in her crib, reaching toward them with tiny hands. Alistair scooped her up effortlessly, spinning her around as she shrieked with laughter.
“Good morning, princess,” he said, pressing a kiss to her fo
