Nora's POV
I swing open the front door, greeting the group gathered on the porch. "Hey everyone." Ophelia stands alongside Gideon, Charlette, Katherine, and the twins, all having arrived together. I move aside, gesturing them into the house.
Katherine freezes in the entrance hall, her gaze fixed on the massive crystal chandelier suspended above. "This is incredible."
Gideon chuckles, shaking his head. "Why don't you just move in here permanently? I definitely would."
"Vivian Hill will always be home," I reply, shutting the door and pulling Charlette into an embrace.
She holds me close, whispering, "Too much time has passed." The familiar scent of lavender and sage surrounds me, bringing instant comfort as I close my eyes briefly.
"Way too much." Our last meeting was when she came to help heal James after his ordeal. "Everyone come in. I've got appetizers ready, and we'll start dinner once Lena arrives."
