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Shianne turned to Elena. “And Elena. This is for you. I got you a little black dress too, because every girl needs one.”
“Really?”
“Yes. Really. This one is absolutely perfect for you.”
She pulled the bag off the dress. The top was lace, the bottom a soft crepe material and he knew she’d look stunning in it. He’d have to find an occasion to take her out in it.
ChapterForty-Four
Elena hung her new clothing in the closet and tried not to think about the cost. The price tags were still on them all and she was stupefied by the numbers. First of all, she’d have to make a lot of money down here to just buy a shirt.
Aidyn had errands to run today. Tate and Lara were gone somewhere. Spencer and Adelaide were working and Henry and Maya, well she didn’t know where they were.
She went to her mom’s room and found her hanging her new clothes on hangars. “It’s pretty overwhelming, isn’t it?”
“That it is. But it’s all starting to feel real.”
“Good.” She sat on the edge of the bed. “How are you feeling, Mama?”
“Better actually. Adelaide has me taking some vitamins and that’s helping some. But I still get fatigued easily.”
“That’s understandable.”
She played with the pattern on the comforter as her mom continued hanging her clothing. “What’s on your mind, Elena?”
“Mama, I don’t want to brew with you. I don’t mean with you because I don’t love you. I mean, I don’t want to brew the elixir anymore.”
Her mom turned to her and sat down next to her. She reached over and took one of her hands and held it.
“I understand you don’t mean me.”
She huffed out a breath. “I want to grow herbs. But I’ve been reading in Lara’s tablet that start-up costs can add up. Soil and plants. I have some seedlings and seeds, but likely not enough.”
“I’ll tell you what Elena. Let’s talk about all of this after we get to Lynyrd Station and see what Dr. Nicholas thinks of the elixir. I’ll help you however I can. I know Aidyn will too. He sure loves you.”
“I love him too. But he’s spent too much money on us already. Did you see the price tags?”
“I did. But I plan on paying him back. If the elixir doesn’t bring in money, I can work once I’m better. We’ll figure it out.”
“Okay.”
Her mom hugged her close and she closed her eyes and felt like a little girl again needing her mama’s hug. Her mom whispered, “It’s a lot of change right now. But we’ll settle in.”
“I know we will, Mama. I have to say, you’re adjusting so much better than I am.”
“Honey, I’m excited. I’m glad we aren’t going to die up on that mountain. Your daddy and I wanted better for you. We just didn’t know how to give it to you. Instead, you brought it to me. Your daddy would be so proud. I’m so proud of you. You were brave to go after what you wanted.”
“I just wanted to be with Aidyn. I didn’t want people getting shot or scared or maybe dead.”
Her mom tucked her hair behind her ear. “Sometimes, when people are faced with big change, they fight it first. Craig was only bringing negative change up there and he would have made everyone miserable. I’ll bet in ten years hardly anyone will live up on that mountain anymore. Just a few of the old timers.”
“Yeah.” She stood. “I think you’re right, Mama.” She stepped to the door. “I’m going to go outside and get some fresh air.”
She walked through the house still marveling at the size of it. The massive amount of stuff they had in it staggered her. It made her feel uncomfortable, she’d always been fine with what she needed. All this other stuff was—stuff. It made life easier but, still, it was stuff.
She stepped through the garage. It was massive with so many vehicles gone. She heard music coming from a room at the far left and she moved toward it. Just as she was about to knock, Henry walked out. He was sweaty and huffing.
“Hey, Elena. Going to work out?”
