Chapter 25

Lilly's First Vacation (Day 1)

Spring Break

Zhalia's POV

Lilly was on Dante's back being carried. She was happy. Dante was too. Lok was leading us back to his mom's house. It was a long walk especially with all the kids we had now. When we got there, Sandra greeted us. Lok got a hug and Lilly was waiting next to him for her hug.

"Grandma give hug?" She asked the blond woman.

"Of course." She hugged the girl and we were let inside. Lilly went to explore, leaving her bag with me, but taking her bear.

"So, Mom, that's Lilly." Lok waved at her when she came back into the room. She wandered into the hall near the dining room. I had Den go after her.

"Who gave me Lilly?" She asked, hoping it wasn't Lok.

"We adopted her." Dante pulled me close. I looked at him.

"Good." She nodded. Then Den was back with a wiggling Lil in his arms. She looked kinda dusty. She escaped her brother's grasp and hugged me.

"Mommy." She said.

"I'm here." I tried to get the dust out of her hair.

Sandra had us eat while she got Lilly and Sir Floofy to go take a bath. I hope she didn't make the water too hot. Cathy was came home after a bit and said hello.

I took Lilly's bags to her room. Not too far from my room or Dante's. Lil and Sandra came in while I was unpacking. I told her no jammies yet and she was upset. Jammies come after bath time. We left her to change and went back to the others.

Cathy was teasing her brother. Dante was eating and letting the boys watch TV. I sat with Dante and started to ask what he meant by us adopting Lilly and that's when she came back. She was in her house dress and sat on my lap. Dante smiled at her. Sandra started dinner and we let the kids play after Den, Harrison, Lok and Sophie put their stuff away. Cathy played patty cake with Lilly. Lil was happy. Den and Harrison were playing their games.

When dinner was ready, we went to the table and sat. I scooped mac and cheese onto our daughter's plate then onto my own. I ate my dinner with some salad and meatloaf. Den ate all the food on his plate and took seconds. Harrison ate a lot too. Lil had apple slices. Then she wanted dessert. Luckily, Sandra didn't mind and gave the kids ice cream.

I took Dante aside and asked, "Why did you say we adopted Lil?"

"We're pretty much her parents." He said simply.

"I guess that's true. Should we adopt her though?" I wondered.

"Do you like Lilly?" Dante asked.

"Yes." I nodded.

"Do you think she would be happy in another home?" He questioned seriously.

"No." I shook my head.

"Are you ok with being her mother along with raising Den and Harrison and being a top Seeker? It won't be easy." Dante waited for my answer.

"Yes." I nodded again.

"Then we'll adopt her." Dante smiled.

After dessert, it was Lilly's bedtime. Dante read to her and tucked her in. We had watched TV for awhile and I was lying in bed when I heard my door open. It was my boyfriend and he slid into the bed with me.

"What are you doing?" I asked quietly.

"It'll be fine, Zhal. Besides, you know you want me with you." He held me close to his chest.

"Only for tonight." I listened to his heart and fell asleep.

Zhalia's POV End