Sly frowned. “Wait just a minute. What about the damage?”
“I can take care of that,” Morgaine said. She waved her hand in the direction of Lily’s floor and sawdust swirled. The spiral split into separate clouds and gathered in the crevices. The next thing Sly saw was a completely smooth hardwood floor, gleaming as if brand new.
He gazed at Morgaine. “You never cease to amaze me.” They shared a meaningful smile.
Lily seemed more nervous than grateful. “I need to pack my things.”
Jules focused on Lily. “Great. I’ll call you as soon as I have a place for us.”
Sly didn’t hate the pair, but he would rest easier without them living in his daughter’s building. “Want some help packing, Lily? I’ll have you loaded into your moving van in no time.”
“But I don’t have a moving van.”
Sly glanced at Jules. “I’m sure your man-fish can find one for you.” He aimed an intense stare into Jules’s eyes.
“I will.” Then he turned toward Lily. “I’ll be back tomorrow. If I don’t have a place yet, I can take care of your, um, needs and then go out looking again.”
Sly extended his hand to Jules. “Thanks for taking it so well.”
Jules glanced down at Sly’s hand but didn’t shake it. “Taking what well?”
“Being fired.”
“I wasn’t fired. I quit.”
Sly shook his head.Sure, you did, buddy.“I wish you both Godspeed relocating.” He narrowed his gaze to look intimidating. “If you need anyhelp,I’ll be right downstairs.”
Sly poured the first glass of his homemade wine and said a silent prayer that it would work. He had purposely gone without feeding or having any of the Vampire Vintage so he could test the effectiveness of his concoction.
Morgaine answered the knock at the door and welcomed Gwyneth, Jason, Merry and baby Max, sleeping in Merry’s arms.
Gwyneth stretched and yawned. “What time is sunrise today?”
“It’s in a few minutes. Why don’t you all have a seat? Can I get anyone coffee or tea?”
“Not for me,” Merry said as she settled herself in the rocking chair. “I don’t suppose you have any milk?”
Morgaine sighed. “Not until there’s electricity for the refrigerator.”
Merry slapped her head. “That’s right. What’s wrong with me? I’ll call the electric company today and get them to turn it on.”
“I don’t really need it,” Sly said and winked so Merry could see him, but Morgaine couldn’t.
Morgaine gasped. “Why would you turn down electricity? It’s a basic necessity, and you’re earning it now since you’re the building super, and—”
Sly laughed. “Don’t worry. I wasn’t about to say no.”
“Whew.” Gwyneth wiped her forehead with the back of her hand. “It may not be important to y’all, but it is for my cousin since she has nicto…nicta…Oh, hell, fear of the dark.”
Merry’s eyebrows rose. “You have nyctophobia? I didn’t know that.”
Morgaine smiled weakly. “Yeah, but it’s getting better. I’m fine if I’m asleep and all cuddled up with Sly.”
He strolled over and slipped his arm around her. “All the more reason not to hook up the electricity.”
“Cut it out. I know you’re only joking, but sometimes you make me crazy.”
He laughed. “All right, I’ll stop. But you’re so fun to tease.” He kissed her temple.
