Cainan grunted as he stepped into the bedroom and shut the door. “I’m so sick of the Abayomis and their never-ending Christmas tradition! Sucks that my mother has also joined their madness.” Jasmin was certain that his outburst was for not being able to spend the evening in bed with his laptop and her beside him, as he had planned.

He wasn’t so inclined to the recent change of plans, and it was obvious.

She chuckled, “It might be more exciting than you expect.” She tried to cheer him on.

He growled dramatically, “You’re the only reason it’s fun.”

“Aww, I’m flattered. We should do as Ada said, shower and...