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“Tomorrow,” he said, sweeping me off my feet. “Right now, I want you completely naked.”
* * *
When I wokethe next morning, Tylik had already left, and someone was banging on the front door. I slid from the bed and stuffed my arms through the sleeves of my robe, tying it as I hurried to the door.
“Finally,” Seyla said, bustling inside with her arms full of bags and other odd items. “Sleepy head.”
“Is that a hula hoop?” I asked, staring at the bright pink ring looped around her arm. “You’re helping me get ready, not working out, right?”
“Ha ha. I might.” She booted the door shut with her butt and hurried into the living room, laying everything on the furniture. Turning, she frowned at me and pointed her finger toward the hall. “Shower. Now. I’ll get everything else ready.”
“Yes, Mom,” I said with a laugh.
Today was my wedding day, and I was marrying the man—elf—I loved. She could boss me around all she wanted.
It took me longer than normal because I shaved areas I’d never explored with a razor before. Let me tell you, I wasn’t looking forward to stubble. But I wanted to be perfect on my special day.
After toweling dry, I dressed in only undies and joined Seyla in the bedroom. She’d removed my gown from the bag and hung it on the back of the closet door.
“It’s so beautiful,” she said, smiling at me over her shoulder. “You’re going to be the prettiest bride in the world.”
I rushed over to her and hugged her from behind. “Thank you for helping me get ready.”
She patted my arm. “Anytime. Actually scratch that. Let’s do this once and not again, okay?”
“That’s fine by me. I only want Tylik.”
Her grin rose higher. “And he wants you. That’s clear.”
“I feel so lucky, and I’m afraid.” A tremor came through in my voice.
“Why?”
“It feels like things are going too well. You know how my life has been. Nothing stays rosy for long.”
“You started over when you came to Monsterville, which means you’ve set yourself on a new track. Fate wouldn’t be so mean to snatch it all away.”
Wouldn’t it? Fate had taken my father and then my mom from me more times than I liked. I didn’t begrudge those she wanted to help. How could I? But sometimes, I wished she had a little more time for me.
“Today’s going to be amazing,” she said. “Tomorrow’s going to be amazing. And each day that follows will be even better. Trust me, will ya?”
“Yes, Mom.”
“Now let’s get you dressed, do your hair and makeup, and get to the estate.”
“You need to get ready too.”
She flicked her hand. “Thought I’d go like this.” She smirked when I gaped at her cute top and skirt. “Just kidding. Even if I wasn’t dressing for your special day—I’m the maid of honor! —I’d dress for your driver.”
Vrok would take us to the estate in a limo.
“Let’s put on your dress first,” Seyla said. She helped me into it, doing up each tiny button on the back. “I’ll hand it to the pixies. It fits like a glove.” Pivoting me around, she studied my face. “I think light makeup, don’t you? We don’t want you looking garish.”
“You’re in charge.”
“Finally, you agree!” With a chuckle, she guided me to a chair and made me carefully sit. She worked on my face for a bit, then did my hair. “We’re going Brave today, right?”
I thought it was only fitting. I’d found my sword—it resided in my heart—and I would carry it into battle. Today, I’d hold my head high and marry the elf I’d love until my dying day.
