Chapter 67

Billie.

"Uncle, I had so much fun," a tiny voice chirps near Don Nero.

I turn and nearly melt at the sight of the little girl standing beside him, beaming up with pure sunshine energy. She looks about Luna's age, maybe a bit taller, with the same glittery face paint and sparkly shoes. Only, unlike most of the sugar-hyped kids around here, this one's calm. Poised. Like she's been trained to be a mini princess diplomat.

She looks at me, still smiling. "Thank you for the party, Mrs Knight. You look so pretty. Like a princess. Happy birth day to you."

Oh no. Compliments from adorable children? She's so adorable.

"Thank you, sweetheart," I say, bending slightly. "Would you like to join me and Luna for a picture?"

"Yes, please!"

I blink. So polite. So sweet. She's literally a cupcake in human form.