The evening had finally arrived, and I couldn't believe I'd managed to convince Seraphine that it was perfectly fine for me to attend Lydia's bachelorette party while she stayed behind with Leora and the twins.
Of course, "staying behind" mostly meant supervising Leora spoiling the girls with treats and letting them get away with far too much.
As I stood in front of the mirror, adjusting the hem of my dress, Lydia appeared behind me, grinning mischievously.
"Well, don't you look like you're ready to cause some trouble," she teased, her voice light.
I smirked, giving her a playful nudge. "Trouble? I'm a mother of two now. I'm a beacon of responsibility."
"Right," Lydia drawled, rolling her eyes. "That's why you suggested the bar."
When Aeliana arrived to pick us up, her energy was as infectious as ever. She wore a sleek jumpsuit that radiated confidence, and her grin made it clear she was ready for the night.