The garden party should have been perfect.
Seventeen kids from different countries, all chattering in a mix of languages while their parents tried to keep up. Tables loaded with enough cake to feed a small army. Balloons tied to every chair, streamers hanging from the oak trees, and Luna in the middle of it all wearing a silver dress that sparkled when she moved.
"Mama, can we start cutting the cake now?" Luna bounced on her toes, silver eyes bright with excitement. "Kenji brought special flowers from Tokyo, and Yuki wants to show everyone her new healing trick."
I smiled, watching our international collection of hybrid families mingle in the Kane Manor gardens. Dr. Yamamoto was deep in conversation with Professor Singh about collaborative education techniques. The Brazilian parents were teaching the German kids a clapping game. Even Agent Williams looked relaxed, though I noticed she still wore her earpiece.
"Of course, sweetheart. It's your day."
