The moment was shattered by the sound of the front door opening. Julie immediately stiffened in my arms, her breath catching as she quickly disentangled herself from our embrace.
I watched as her expression transformed from lustful to maternal in an instant, her eyes flying to the doorway with a mixture of anticipation and nervousness.
A young girl stepped through, her face lighting up with pure joy when she saw Julie. She looked exactly like a younger version of her mother - same delicate features, same heart-shaped face, but with a cascade of snow-white hair that framed her face like a halo.
The contrast between her white hair and her blue eyes was striking, making her look like some ethereal creature stepped from a fairy tale.
