Deep Foundations

Avery

Spencer blew out the candles to cheers and applause. The cake cutting commenced, servers appearing with plates and forks.

Declan approached with Noah still on his hip. "Someone's getting tired."

"I'm not tired!" Noah protested, even as he yawned. "I'm just resting my eyes."

"Of course you are," I said, reaching for him. "Come here, baby."

"No! I want to stay with King Declan!" Noah burrowed