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“I did.” She smiled. “When I was eleven and skating was my life.”
“The chain buys a stack of tickets, and we give them out to families. Polly has been asking to go since she saw the clips online. She keeps muttering aboutelves on ice.”
“Well, since they switched the venue, there are a lot more opportunities for folks to get tickets. Does your family live out of the country?”
Minoru shook his head. “They live here but are travelling to visit relatives who want to meet our triplets. So, they will return together, and seeing you would be an excellent jewel to crown their visit, as well as the other family members who are accompanying them.”
She was trying to imagine what his family would look like, but she drew a blank. The car cruised to a halt in the lot of a building with subtle lanterns, a stone garden, and trees covering the roof to bury it in the woods that promised quiet places to hide.
Polly smiled. “Come on. Minoru is just needed to eat it.”
They got out of the car and walked to the building. Polly took off her shoes, and Ruby followed suit.
She moved carefully under the doorframe, and when one of the young people came in and saw Polly before looking up at Ruby, her eyes went wide, and she blinked. “You are real.”
Ruby moved slowly to her and extended her hand for the young woman to touch. “Real. Definitely.”
The girl blushed and scampered to the back, and an older woman came forward tutting at her, right until she saw Ruby. Her eyes went wide, and she smiled up at Ruby with the expression of an excited child. Ruby held her hands together and bowed as low as she could.
Polly spoke in Japanese, and the older woman winced. “English, Polly. Stop learning Japanese from Anime. I thought Minoru was working on it.”
Polly smirked. “What he has taught me does not apply to this situation. Mama Tsubaki, this is my new friend Ruby Lest. Ruby, this is Mama Tsubaki.”
“An elf. Just like in fairy tales. The rulers of the ayakashi.” The woman reached her hands forward, and Ruby held her hands out, and the grip was strong and comfortable.
Polly blinked. “I thought that the ogres were in charge.”
“Their kind is second. The gods were primarily Elite, but females here are much more rare than at home, at least historically.”
Ruby smiled at the small woman. “I have been hiding as a beta, so there may be more than we know. If I can do it, many could be here in this city.”
Mama beckoned her down and touched her skin. She inhaled sharply. “You are an omega.”
“Yes. All the males are alphas, so it makes sense.”
The delicate fingers traced here cheek. A soft whisper sounded, “Do you have a mate?”
“Two dark Elite. I was skating with one of them.”
“Good. We need more magic in the world.” Mama Tsubaki stared into her eyes and started crying. “You are lovely.”
“I am pasty, but my hair is pretty.” Ruby smiled. “You are glorious.”
The older woman blushed and smiled. “It is kind of you to say so.”
“Kindness is not one of my attributes.”
“But wisdom is. Ah. Come back anytime. I would love to have a meal with you and your mates if you wouldn’t mind.”
“Of course. Perhaps after the performances are over.”
“Excellent. I look forward to seeing you.” She turned her head and barked. There was a collision on the other side of the doorway and a lot of hissing. Ruby saw three pairs of eyes staring at her.
One of the young men came out with a series of fabric bags and a glossy box for Polly. Ruby took the larger bags, and Polly looked confused.
Mama looked at her. “Give her my number. She can call any time, day or night.”
Ruby chuckled. “Dangerous offer. I will probably be trying for a pregnancy this year. This body is big, which would be a lot of food.”
