Natalie 21 “There’s no reason to be nervous.” I warily glanced over at Lewis as we took the elevator up to the top floor. “That’s easy for you to say. How would you feel if you were meeting my parents?” “If you invited me to Charleston to visit your family, I think I’d probably be over the moon.” “My dad was in the military. Now, he’s a cop. He’s very good with a firearm.” Lewis laughed. “Well, I don’t think my family even owns one. Does that ease your fear?” “Not in the slightest.” He lightly wrapped his arm around my waist and kissed my temple. “It’s going to be fine. My parents are great. Shockingly little drama for the Upper East Side.” The elevator opened into the Warrens’ impressive apartment. Though it felt as if that was such an insubstantial word for their home. My dinky

