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“She has another event she’s attending,” Kate said.
“What event could be more important than her daughter’s wedding?” Drueline said snidely.
“My mom’s special,” Kate said firmly. “What she does makes a difference. I don’t mind. I’ll see her another time.”
Drueline snorted.
Why did she think we’d make a good match? I’d more than once noted her cruelty. I hoped she returned to the fae realm soon. She could remain there forever.
“We’ll miss your mother,” my aunt said. “But we can send her images.” She frowned at me. “What are they called?”
“Videos. Photos,” I said.
“Yes, that’s it.”
I could tell she was pleased I knew the answer. Still testing me, it appeared.
“When she watches these images, your mother will feel as if she’s there,” Finni said.
“That would be wonderful, thanks,” Kate said, staring down at her meal.
Isi nodded. She did something to Drueline beneath the table, however, because Drueline released a low yelp and glared at my sister.
Isi ignored her friend and winked at me.
Chapter30
Kate
Seyla left when we did, following us to our place. She bustled inside, carrying a small cake and a gift for me.
“We didn’t have time for a bachelorette party, so I’m bringing one to you tonight,” she said, handing me the bag.
Tylik watched from where he stood by the fireplace.
“Should I open it now?” I asked.
“Sure.” Seyla shot Tylik a grin. “This gift’s for you too.”
I opened the bag and shifted the tissue paper to the side. My snort of laughter rang out. “You didn’t.”
“Oh, yeah, I did. Everyone deserves something like this for their wedding night.”
I held up the barely there nightie.
Tylik’s eyes widened. Was he picturing me wearing it? Because I could imagine myself donning it and strutting around our room for his perusal.
“Thank you.” Dropping the gift on the sofa, I rose and hugged my friend. “I’ll miss not seeing you all the time.”
“Me too,” she pretend wailed. Leaning back in my arms, she smiled. “Once I’m settled into my new place, you can come over for barbecues. There’s a big ole fence between me and my neighbor, so they won’t even know I’m there. As for the neighbor, I never see them. Their truck is gone before I wake up and they don’t return until after sundown. Maybe they’re a vampire.” She shivered. “Which could be fun if I was a night owl, which I’m not.”
“We’d love to come over,” I said.
We ate big slices of cake in the kitchen, then Seyla left, saying she’d see me in the morning to help me get ready. Tylik promised to rise before me and have Vrok take him to the estate, leaving me here with Seyla.
As I stood in the open doorway, waving as my friend drove away, Tylik came up behind and put his arms around me.
“Would you like me to model my gift?” I asked.
