Tabitha’s POV

“Maybe I’ll give you your gifts tonight.”

It’s Reed’s turn to raise a brow. “Oh? Tonight? You’ve got a surprise for us, princess?”

Heat floods my cheeks. I quickly glance around, scanning the garden to make sure no one close enough overheard or twisted that into something it wasn’t.

“Don’t get too excited about it. You’ll get it later,” I say, forcing my voice steady while I fight the heat rising in my cheeks.

The smile on Jace’s lips quiver. “Can’t we have it a little earlier? Why wait until tonight?”

I bite my lip and scratch my nape. “Well, I’m—”

“There go the birthday boys!” Evelyn sweeps...