Chapter 85

• Kaemon leaned against the doorway, watching as Sienna hurried around the dining room and kitchen, her hair bouncing in time with her steps as she set up platters of food and lined up glasses for drinks. The clatter of dishes and the hum of her movements filled the space, and though the party was still hours away, Sienna was in full preparation mode.
• “Sienna,” Kaemon called gently, stepping into the kitchen. “You need to slow down. Let me handle some of this.”
• She waved him off, not even looking up from the tray of appetizers she was arranging. “No, no. You’ll ruin it,” she said quickly, her tone half-joking but also serious.