Contract With Big Brother-in-law
Going to the cabin right now was risky, to say the least—another reminder of just how stupid I had been last night in almost going there—and yet, at the same time, the thought of her being all alone for the solstice was… depressing.
Still, I tucked away the thought for later, planning to bring it up to Nicholas when I got a chance. He’d understand, surely; and maybe we could make an exception and go to visit her, just once.
As I was browsing across the shop, carefully picking out some things for Jade and Emma without them noticing, I spotted something else on display: a tiny, hand-knitted baby blanket, soft and delicate, with little stars and moons stitched into the fabric.
I hesitated, my h