He could see Allison trying to hide another smile. He refrained from rolling his eyes at her.
Casey's smile was dazzling.
"Even better," he praised. This was getting easier. Maybe he did still have a bit of human charm left. "Now, about those cookies. How soon can you get them done?"
Her eyes widened before she looked to her mother. Linda smiled. "Tonight. We could have them done after dinner."
Beside Deucalion, Allison grinned. "Perfect. I'll come pick them up when I drop off the plate of yours that I still have."
Instantly, Linda bowed her head. "That's not necessary, my queen. We would be happy to pick it up and drop off the treats."
"Nonsense," Allison said, waving it away. "Deucalion and I are going to go for a walk after dinner. We'll just stop by then."
"We are?" he asked, su
