Wyatt
I was pleased with myself. Bella looked a little dazed, but also happy. She had that little bear clasped in her lap like it was something precious, and that made my heart swell. Thank God, I had done something right with her. Hailey came out, followed by a shy omega with the soup and salad course. I watched Bella from the corner of my eye as I ate. She had relaxed the stiff set of her spine and was quietly enjoying her soup. I looked across the table at Daphne, and she gave me a happy smile and a thumbs up. I smiled at my sister’s approval.
Bella’s eyes widened as the second course came out, a hot steaming lasagna loaded with meat and vegetables and gooey melted cheese. She just stared at it, as though she were afraid to dig into it. I took her fork and carefully cut awa
