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Which was why she now had an aerial silk setup in her grand salon. She claimed Pavilion got the idea from her, and refused to back down when I told her someone designing a circus club probably wasn’t paying attention to her living room.
The bright red silk she now hung from dangled all the way to the floor. My grandmother bent backwards, the silk wrapped around her hips so she couldn’t fall. Her eyes were closed, and she looked so peaceful she could be napping.
She’d been a dancer too, and our name opened doors in that world. But I’d made sure to make a name for myself and only myself. There was no point in being a Principal dancer if you hadn’t earned it.
“Grandma?”
The music was too loud, and she didn’t respond. The remote to the stereo rested on the arm of her chair. I flipped it off, and she groaned. “Marnie, how many times have I told you not to break my flow? You owe me another batch of cookies.”
“If Marnie makes cookies I want some to take home with me.”
She opened her eyes, staring at me upside down. “There you are. Fine, I’ll let Marnie off the hook this time.”
“No, keep her on,” I teased. “I want the cookies.”
Grandma unfolded herself and eased down the silks until her feet touched the floor. She wore a vibrant green bodysuit, her blonde hair—so similar to mine—up in a messy knot. Picking up a floral robe, she wrapped it around herself before wrapping us both up in a hug. “You’ve been gone for too long. Some people would say you’re avoiding me. But we both know better, right?”
“Right.”
I hadn’t been avoiding her. Just busy. But it had been a few months since I’d seen her.
Waving a hand to a pair of cushy armchairs, she sat, and I sat with her. Marnie came in with tea on a cart and a folded newspaper. There were a couple of paperback books on the tray as well. “I told you on the phone to bring your Alphas. And yet I don’t see them.”
“They’re in the greenhouse. I wanted to make sure I saw you first.”
Her eyes sparkled. “Wanted to make sure I’m presentable enough for company?”
“Something like that.” I laughed.
“I don’t know. I think hanging in the air upside down is a hell of a first impression. If they can’t handle that, they can’t handle you.” My cheeks flushed, and it was her turn to laugh. “I guess they’re handling you just fine.”
“Oh mygod.”
Picking up the paper and the books, she set them on the small table between us. “You’d think I’d raised you without knowing what sex is, the way you’re blushing. We both know better. How was your heat? I need details.”
“Grandma.”
A single motion of a single eyebrow was all she gave me as she picked up her tea and stirred it.
“It was very good,” I said. “They fucked my brains out for a solid four days. Happy?”
“Very.” She took a sip and winked. “Heats are important.”
“I’m aware,” I said dryly.
“Good. Now, am I actually going to meet these handsome men? Or are you going to force me to embarrass you some more?”
Looking over at Marnie, I nodded. She disappeared, and I made myself a cup of tea while we waited, and Grandma flipped through the arts section of the Slate City Chronicle.
The door opened, and Marnie led them in. Gabriel first, then Roman, Jace, and Ash last.
Grandma rolled up the newspaper in her hand and smacked me on the arm. Hard. “Ow. What was that for?”
“You lied to me. You told me it had nothing to do with him.”
“I know. It’s a long story. One probably better rehashed at a different time?”
She glared at me, but I knew that look. It was one I’d seen practically every day of my childhood. Theyou’re lucky I love you, look. I blew her a kiss.
