“Young Lady, you seem to be in a very good mood today.”

Aiden asked cautiously after scooping a bit of cake from the plate in front of him. I mirrored his movement, taking a small bite of my own dessert and nodding.

“Yeah, we decided to go on a trip.”

“A trip? With your family?”

“Yep. And you’re coming too.”

“…Pardon?”

Aiden blinked in surprise at the unexpected travel plans that now included him.