She thanked him quietly, her voice warm and real. Then she gently guided them toward the corner table she had set up earlier. It was tucked away from the big windows where sunlight poured across the floor. The curtains were drawn just enough to soften the light, but not so much that the room felt dark or closed in. She had remembered that vampires preferred it cooler and dimmer. She wanted every family here to feel at home.
Count Vladimir noticed right away. He glanced at the soft light filtering through the curtains, then back at her. Lady Isadora's lips curved into a small, quiet smile of approval. Alina had been thoughtful without anyone having to ask, and they both recognized that kind of care.
