It's already eight o'clock at night. Edward and Akia sat on the sofa, talking and laughing while reading all of her other books.

Cassandra rose. "It's time for your half bath, young lady, and then it's time for bed."

Akia inquired, "Can daddy do it?"

Edward smiled as he stood up. "I'd be delighted; go get your pajamas and I'll be right there."

Edward noticed Cassandra was smiling when he turned around. "I think you should take a shower as well, sweetie," Edward said with a wink.

She shook her head as she looked down at the cream-colored carpet. "I know and I know what you're thinking Edward," Cassandra said,...