Hannah smiled.“Well, my tongue is not as talented as yours.We have discussed it at length, so I will just say that from the moment Imara pulledyoursoul out ofmybody and you tried to flirt with me in disembodied form, I knew I was in trouble.When we got you out of me, I couldn’t wait to live on my own, but breathing was hollow, and my joy rang like tin.So, today, I pledge myself to you...again...so that I see you as my partner for the rest of my life...again.I love you, and if I change colour again, I am going to light your ass up with this hammer.”
He was grinning, and tears pricked his eyes.
They exchanged rings, and Neekil bent her back in a kiss as she gripped the back of his hair.His formal tunic was held in her other fist, and the kiss went on and on.
When they came up for air, the cheer was deafening.Hannah bent to pick up her hammer and took the bouquet from Imara, and they walked down the aisle to cheers and small sparkler-type bursts of magic.
They went off to take photos while the cocktail hour began.Krys grabbed family members as they were needed for photos, and it was a busy time.
She had missed the staff dinner because of the size of the event, and when she found Sable, she asked, “Are you here as a guest or planner today?”
“Both.What do you need?”
“I need to eat.I have to grab a sandwich or whatever is cooked and I can steal.Can you check with the photographer and gather the next group of folks who are going to stand next to the couple?”
Hands grabbed her around her waist, and one of the hot snacks was in her mouth.She started chewing.“Hey, Reynal.”
He kissed her temple and hugged her.“This is not a flattering dress for you.”
“I know.I will switch into something more festive after the dancing.”
She smiled.“This is a job.I am not a guest, and being a peacock isn’t in the description.”
He put another snack in her mouth.“You forgot to eat again.”
“There are over three hundred people here.I am glad I padded the tables and food.”
Krys leaned back against him.
“This is quite the turnout.”
“The couple are well-known and well-connected.Most of the connections are here.”
A server went by, and another snack found its way into her mouth.Reynal rocked her from side to side, and she started to relax until Mrs.Lee cleared her throat.“Krys?Sable has a question.”
Krys patted Reynal’s arm, and he let her go back to work, but one more bite found itself in her mouth.She guessed it was a meatball.
Sable didn’t know how to get the dark elves to show up on camera, and Dia was getting frustrated.
Krys looked around and cast the illusion early, lighting the trees, vines, and other structures with soft witch lights.The light was soft enough that the cave dwellers could remove their protective shades and bright enough to show off the details of the embroidered finery on their trousers and the silver bands on their biceps and wrists.
Sable smiled and gave a thumbs-up.
Krys checked Dia’s shot list and the cocktails.She went to the kitchen, got a tray, and brought it and some wine out to the happy couple.Hannah looked at her in relief.“Oh, thank you.This is going to be a long day.”
Neekil didn’t speak; he just grabbed two items, shoved one in his face, and put the other in Hannah’s mouth, getting his finger nipped in the process.
Dia winked, and Krys faded back as the couple fed each other, giggled, and bit.They were love drunk, and it was glorious.
When they were good and Dia had what she needed, Krys turned but was snagged by the couple and held for a photo, then another.
Dia looked at her camera and grinned.“That is alotof aura.”
Krys smiled.“Yeah, they would be.”
“No, Krys.You.”
“Oooohhhh.”Krys looked over her shoulder and saw the frost fairy overlaid by a woman who was standing in front of her, and then Krys and her wolf.“Looks like the wave was a little backed up.”
