*Daphne*
I squeezed my mother's hand as we prepared to walk out onto the balcony overlooking the crowd of our people.
Father was already beyond the glass doors, standing in the cool morning air, giving a lengthy introduction and filling the people in on the fact that I was now home safe. He thanked everyone for their continued support.
My siblings and I glanced at one another nervously, sensing that it was just about time for the rest of us to make our way out there.
Which meant that our mother would soon make the big announcement.
“It's going to be alright, Mother," Alexis said, giving her a quick hug.
“We'll be right here with you," Rosie added with her signature stunning grin.
Jacqueline and I shared a look and a slight grimace, but we joined Rhys and our other sisters in e
