KAYLEE
I stared up at the large two-story house, the air of trepidation running down my back like cold ice fingers. Instinctively, I tightened my hold on Zeke, who immediately protested, making me smile.
“Okay. Alright. I’m sorry. Mammy is just nervous.” I kissed his cheek before checking his tiny outfit one more time. It was something new. I bought it yesterday after ice cream with Rizalina for this very occasion.
Right then, as though knowing I was assessing his appearance for the hundredth time, Zeke made a face and pulled at the little bow tie. Yeah, he wasn’t liking it. I wasn’t feeling the short-sleeved button-down white shirt and gray shorts with suspenders either, but considering where we were headed, we had no choice.
I turned my attention to my reflection in the glass front
