Chapter 74

“Where is Gia?”

“Sleeping.” Emelia trails off, anxiously chewing on her tongue.

“Emelia you said-”

“I know,” she interrupts. “But Gia fell asleep and she's a heavy sleeper and Layla keeps waking up because well she's in a new place and please Caelum, I'll be back before you can even say Emelia.”

“Emelia.” I warn, massaging my temples.

“Please Cae, I promise she won't be any trouble.”

I sigh, my gaze drifting to Layla. I can never refuse my sister, even when I do deny her I wind up at her beck and call. I'm not necessarily good with kids, but I'm not bad with them either. Nothing against them or for them but I've never had any interest in reproducing with Scarlett until my parents insisted on a grandchild to which I don't respond these days. I've also told Scarlett not to bother me with any complaints about my mom asking for a grandchild because I'm willing to get her pregnant but she's not up for it. Scarlett is strict with her birth control and career d