Kenna
I make the rounds of goodbyes to all of the family with Nicholas firmly at my side. A couple of the other guests decide to leave as well, so there is a small flurry of coats and kisses in the foyer. Nicholas helps me with my jacket, and when I make a move to grab my tote bag from him, he moves it away and keeps a grip on it. Michael reminds me that I have an advanced readers’ copy for him and squeals like a girl when he sees the author; it’s the new Hoodie novel by Maxus Goldsmith. Next, to the boy-wizard, Hoodie Ducane is one of the most beloved characters in the global nerdom. It makes me smile how excited he is.
I hug Grey and Charles and wave at Phillip. Charles tells me that someone will deliver my car in the morning and takes my keys. In the background, I can see RothMoth gla
