Lucien's POV
The party had thinned into something almost intimate. Most of the guests had gone.
Devon and his daughter were among the last to leave because Celeste wanted to catch up with my Braelyn and Genny.
The three of them chatted a lot towards the end of the party. She looked genuinely happy. It was worth planning this birthday party after Genny accidentally mentioned it
Music still played low from the speakers and empty cups, ribbons, and confetti were scattered around, but the laughter had died down.
One guest after the other slipped out into the night until it was just the four of us remaining. Joey and Genny were sprawled across the living room pulling down the birthday banners while I found myself heading to the kitchen with a stack of plates
