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“I have plans for tomorrow,” she added. “However, I am willing to cancel if you require me to.”
“That won’t be necessary. I’ll find someone to go with me.”
“Okay, but so you’re aware, the best books are sold at the little bookstore on Dazeth. The Elven who owns it makes the best paper.”
Zila smiled, showing me a perfect set of white teeth. I couldn’t help but wonder how many people she had mauled with those chompers while in her wolf form. She was the kindest and most petite person I knew—barely five feet—but when she shifted into a Lycan, she was three times bigger than a normal wolf, and one of the fiercest fighters in the realm.
“Thanks, Zila.”
“No problem. I’m off to have dinner with my mother in Direbreak. Every year, we commemorate the Snow Moon with dinner outdoors, surrounded by the beautiful mimosa trees in her backyard. It’s so my father can watch over us from the moon. My little cousin used to commandeer her booth when needed, but since he mated and moved to another landmass, she’s had no help. With the market being so busy this time of year, she couldn’t risk missing out on sales.” Zila pinched her lips together tightly before sighing. “Since she refuses to take money from me, I paid another vendor to manage her booth for the evening. Unfortunately, this was the only day he could do it, so we are having our dinner early.”
“Well, you two have fun, and give your mother well wishes from me.”
Zila headed out the door and I went into the study to pour myself a drink before dinner was served.
With Zayn and Zila gone for the evening, most of dinner was quiet with the exception of Cali rambling about how romantic Flaik Luna was.
After we ate, Ember went up to read before bed, and I stopped Zayn’s sister in the hall. Since she was such an expert in romance, I was hoping for some help.
“Are you available to assist me on a mission tomorrow?”
Cali’s brows furrowed. “Am I on the order?”
“Um, it’s not a mission from the king. It’s my personal one.”
The Angel pushed her shoulder-length chestnut hair behind her ear. “I already have shopping plans with the other ladies tomorrow.”
“That’s okay. I’ll ask Zayn when he gets back.”
“He went to Valmeyer for the weekend. He’s going to bring us all back some apples from our family’s land, but he’s not coming back until the morning of Flaik Luna.”
“Fuck,” I whispered before cracking my neck in frustration. “Could you suggest ideas of presents to get Ember for the holiday? It’s our first one together and I want to make it special.”
Cali’s blue eyes lit up as she clapped her hands in excitement. “Oh, how romantic! I wish I had a mate to celebrate the Snow Moon Festival of Love with! Oh, you should get her a necklace or bracelet from Mazuria. Something beautiful! Perhaps something to pay tribute to a Fire Caster.”
“I feel like Ember would say those will get in the way during a battle.”
“How about a ring for her other hand?”
There wasn’t anything I could think of to get other than weapons, and my mate already had a favorite dagger and bow. Jewelry or a book might be the ideal option.
“Thanks, Cali. I’ll take a trip there tomorrow and see if anything catches my eye.”
“You’re welcome. Have a good evening, V!” She strolled away, and I headed to my room for the night.
Chapter Two
There were only four days until the Snow Moon. As soon as Ember left, I went to find another friend who was always overly ready for a mission.
When I entered the study, the third Angel I resided with had his back to me, his frosty blond hair falling just past his burly, completely bare shoulders.
“Are you always shirtless?”
Cash turned his head toward me, a huge grin plastered on his face. “What’s up, Val?”
“I was wondering if you could help me on a mission.”
“What’s the mission? Never mind. Your face looks serious.” He yanked both axes from his brown leather holster strapped to his hips. “Let’s do this!”
