Ivan
'Ivan,' My eyes snap open at the sound of my dad's voice.
'What's wrong?' I demand. 'Is the baby alright?'
'She's fine,' My father chuckles at my immediate response. I know what he's thinking. I left as a bachelor and returned as a dad. 'I have her downstairs with me.'
'What's wrong?' I demand, sitting in bed, trying not to wake Nefera up.
'The council is trying to get into your office,' Dad sighs. 'Don't worry. Steven and Vince are keeping them out, but you'd better get down here before your cousin loses his temper.'
Why am I not surprised?
Of course, they'd be stupid enough to try this.
Glancing at the nightstand clock, I see it's almost ten. The party didn't end until after six, and I hadn't bothered taking Nefera back to my parent's house. She was exhausted. I barely got her undressed before she fell asleep in my arms.
'Did they ask for me?' I made sure Nefera was covered before I slid out of bed.
