Chapter 39

Daphne’s Point of View

Finally, Hannah and I were done shopping, I was so excited to be home. I had a lot of fun with Hannah, but planning everything so quickly has been hectic, and truly all I want to do is sink into a hot bath and let my muscles relax. Hannah grabs the rest of the bags out of the trunk while I carefully retrieve my dress from the back seat.

The sales lady made sure that it was in a solid white cover so that Caleb would not see it before I was ready for him to.

“Thank you, Hannah, for shopping with me, and teaching me about the mating ceremony.” I hope she knows how much I appreciate her.

“That is what family is for silly.”

Hannah’s bouncy nature shines through in her words. She lets me know that she is going to take everything up to the room, and we walk in the house. I can tell right away that something is not right. There is a feeling in the house, a tension so thick that it is like a blanket of fog. I see Caleb pacing in the living room, and my heart speeds up.

“Caleb is everything alright?” Caleb stops immediately and looks at me. He looks like he has been caught sneaking cookies from the cookie jar. If I was not so worried, I might have laughed at his expression. I watch his face and can only imagine his mind trying to shift gears.