chapter 64

Kalen Something must have happened with that woman I saw leaving. I muse over it as I watch Everly leave. She seems upset. Turning back to Valarian and little Casey, it seems like both are in a mood. “Papa, can you get us a drink?” Valarian asks, and I smile. He looks so much like Valen when he was Valarian’s age; his big amber eyes looking back at me remind me of his father, though Valen has grown out of his dimples. “Of course. What would you like?” I ask. “Banana milkshake!” Casey squeals, and I smile before looking at Valarian, though I have a funny feeling I know what he’ll ask for, especially if he is, indeed, like his father. “Vanilla, please.” I nod, happy I am right, before looking around for the servers. Not seeing any, I look at the bar, which only has a small line. “Okay, wait here; I will be right back. I am just going over there,” I point out the bar, which is only a couple of feet away, before stepping through the playground's safety gate. I am excited for the day I plan