Then she forced her face into a bright, easy smile.

She lowered her arm, but she kept a tight grip on the neck of the bottle.

“Ethan, honey,” Vanessa said.

“You startled us.”

“What are you doing with that wine?” Ethan asked.

Vanessa let out a small, musical laugh.

“We were just bringing over some morning drinks,” Vanessa said.

“A little surprise for the bride.