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Ren held up the ring that Porth had made. “I’m going to ask Kismet to marry me.”
“That’s wonderful news,” he said. He looked thoughtful. “There’s a lovely garden my wife has cultivated at the palace. It’s quite the romantic setting. Why don’t you bring Kismet to dinner tonight, and you can ask her in the garden? I’m sure she’d enjoy the view.”
Ren glanced at E’lahn who nodded. “Can my father-in-law join us?”
Alberik grinned. “Of course.”
“Then we’d be happy to come. Thank you very much.”
“An engagement is something to celebrate, and for the only daughter of one of our highest-ranking military males, it’s entirely my pleasure. See you at seven. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have business with Porth.”
“Wait,” Ren said. “You didn’t tell me how much I owe you for the ring.”
Porth tutted. He took the ring from Ren and placed it gently inside a black velvet box. “An invitation to the wedding is all I ask.”
“Are you sure? This ring is spectacular.”
Porth smiled smugly at the king. “See? Someone appreciates my work.”
“I never said I didn’t,” Alberik said.
“No charge,” Porth said. “It’s my pleasure to design jewelry for the children of the military.”
“Thank you,” Ren said. “We’ll send you an invitation for sure.”
After saying goodbye to Porth and the king, Ren followed E’lahn through a portal into Kismet’s home. E’lahn texted Key to let her know they were back.
“Won’t Kismet be surprised we’re going to the king’s for dinner?”
He put the phone back in his pocket. “It’s not unusual for the king to invite the high-ranked military members and their families to dinner from time to time. She’s dined with him and his wife, Rose, on other occasions. I think the king is curious about you being from the other realm. I’ll let Kismet know to portal to the palace for dinner at seven. I’ll send something appropriate for you to wear.”
“Thank you,” Ren said. “For everything.”
“Of course. See you soon.”
E’lahn stepped through a portal into his own home. Just as he disappeared, another portal appeared, and Kismet stepped into the house. “Hey!” she said, giving him a hug. He tucked the box into his back pocket and hugged her tightly.
“I missed you,” he said, burying his face in her throat and inhaling her sweet scent.
“Aw, me too,” she said.
Her phone buzzed and his sensitive hearing picked up the sound. She pulled it from her pocket and read the screen. “Oh, this is interesting. Dad says we’re invited to dinner at the palace tonight.”
“Really? That’s cool.”
“Yeah. I haven’t been to the palace since I was a teenager. The king’s wife Rose is so beautiful. She can control flowers like me, but she’s really powerful and talented. Dad said he’ll send over clothes for you.”
“What kind of clothes?”
“Well, I don’t know for sure, but probably a dress shirt, with trousers and a matching jacket. Come on,” she said, tugging him toward the bedroom.
“Where are we going?” he asked.
She glanced over her shoulder, her eyes glittering. “You said you missed me. We have to make love.”
“Oh?” he asked with a chuckle.
“Yep. I’m pretty sure it’s a law.”
