in the ribs and a dirty look from me. “Ow.” He rubs his ribs dramatically even though I know it didn’t really hurt him.
Changing the subject to something non-magical, I ask, “Can you recommend a good hotel? You must want us out of your hair and we haven’t had a chance to look around yet.” They’re being so nice; I don’t want to overstay our welcome. I hope they want to meet up with us again, though.
Eliana shakes her head and says solemnly, “No way.” Well, that’s not very nice. Being as tactful as I am, I’m about to say something along those lines when she says, “You can stay here. I know the Hatsheputs wouldn’t mind. And it sounds like you might need some help dodging people this Archangel encourages to do you harm.”
Now I feel guilty that we came here. I don’t want to be anyone else’s problem, or have innocent people get hurt. Reading my mind, Kallen says, “We could not put you out like that. You have been kind enough already.”
“Sorry, man. When Eliana has her mind made up, it’s like trying to pull peanuts away from an elephant to change it.” That earns him an elbow in the ribs. I don’t think he’s faking his ‘ow’ though. She did say she’s really strong.
“There’re a couple of guest rooms upstairs. You can each have your own or you can share like Josh and I are.” Her cheeks turn a little pink when she says the last part.
I laugh. “We’re married, so we’ll stay together. We’re here on our honeymoon.” Other than a rising of eyebrows, neither of them comments on that. We are pretty young to be saying those words. It feels stranger here than it did in the Fairy realm where it was expected.
“Then that’s an even better reason why you should stay in such a beautiful place, with your very own tour guides. And don’t worry, we’ll give you lots of privacy,” Josh says, with a knowing look. “Let’s get you settled in. Do you have any luggage?” Josh asks.
“No, we are able to create our clothes with magic,” Kallen explains. “Xandra just has a few toiletries in her purse.”
Josh shakes his head. “I guess we have a lot to learn about the two of you. I’m looking forward to it.”
Chapter 13
“Is it rude that we accepted their invitation?” I ask Kallen. Eliana and Josh showed us to our room so we can ‘freshen up’ and are now waiting for us downstairs. I guess we’re going to go get coffee and try to get to know each other better.
Kallen shrugs. “The invitation seemed genuine. Considering all the people who have come to stay at Grandmother’s, it seems the thing to do nowadays.”
I can’t stop the blush rising to my cheeks. I’m glad I’m standing by the window looking out at the Nile with my back to him. Why have people come to stay at Isla’s? Because I invited them. My mom and dad, Zac, Raziel and Adriel have all moved in because I wanted them close. I even invited a soul remnant to come live with us. But, I’m pretty sure that Isla would say something if she is unhappy with the permanent guests.
Reading my mind, Kallen comes over and wraps his arms around me and rests his chin on my head. He pulls me close with my back against his chest. “Grandmother has spent many lonely years in that house. She is happier now than she has ever been.”
I snort. “She wants to strangle Tabitha and I’ll be surprised to find Garren still alive when we get back.”
He chuckles. “Point taken. At this moment, she is not happy. Overall, her mood has lightened immensely with each new resident.”
You mean she used to be crabbier? Glad I wasn’t around for that. “What do you think the chances are that she’ll get together with Garren?”
“I prefer not to consider my grandmother’s love life.”
I laugh.
Changing the subject to something non-magical, I ask, “Can you recommend a good hotel? You must want us out of your hair and we haven’t had a chance to look around yet.” They’re being so nice; I don’t want to overstay our welcome. I hope they want to meet up with us again, though.
Eliana shakes her head and says solemnly, “No way.” Well, that’s not very nice. Being as tactful as I am, I’m about to say something along those lines when she says, “You can stay here. I know the Hatsheputs wouldn’t mind. And it sounds like you might need some help dodging people this Archangel encourages to do you harm.”
Now I feel guilty that we came here. I don’t want to be anyone else’s problem, or have innocent people get hurt. Reading my mind, Kallen says, “We could not put you out like that. You have been kind enough already.”
“Sorry, man. When Eliana has her mind made up, it’s like trying to pull peanuts away from an elephant to change it.” That earns him an elbow in the ribs. I don’t think he’s faking his ‘ow’ though. She did say she’s really strong.
“There’re a couple of guest rooms upstairs. You can each have your own or you can share like Josh and I are.” Her cheeks turn a little pink when she says the last part.
I laugh. “We’re married, so we’ll stay together. We’re here on our honeymoon.” Other than a rising of eyebrows, neither of them comments on that. We are pretty young to be saying those words. It feels stranger here than it did in the Fairy realm where it was expected.
“Then that’s an even better reason why you should stay in such a beautiful place, with your very own tour guides. And don’t worry, we’ll give you lots of privacy,” Josh says, with a knowing look. “Let’s get you settled in. Do you have any luggage?” Josh asks.
“No, we are able to create our clothes with magic,” Kallen explains. “Xandra just has a few toiletries in her purse.”
Josh shakes his head. “I guess we have a lot to learn about the two of you. I’m looking forward to it.”
Chapter 13
“Is it rude that we accepted their invitation?” I ask Kallen. Eliana and Josh showed us to our room so we can ‘freshen up’ and are now waiting for us downstairs. I guess we’re going to go get coffee and try to get to know each other better.
Kallen shrugs. “The invitation seemed genuine. Considering all the people who have come to stay at Grandmother’s, it seems the thing to do nowadays.”
I can’t stop the blush rising to my cheeks. I’m glad I’m standing by the window looking out at the Nile with my back to him. Why have people come to stay at Isla’s? Because I invited them. My mom and dad, Zac, Raziel and Adriel have all moved in because I wanted them close. I even invited a soul remnant to come live with us. But, I’m pretty sure that Isla would say something if she is unhappy with the permanent guests.
Reading my mind, Kallen comes over and wraps his arms around me and rests his chin on my head. He pulls me close with my back against his chest. “Grandmother has spent many lonely years in that house. She is happier now than she has ever been.”
I snort. “She wants to strangle Tabitha and I’ll be surprised to find Garren still alive when we get back.”
He chuckles. “Point taken. At this moment, she is not happy. Overall, her mood has lightened immensely with each new resident.”
You mean she used to be crabbier? Glad I wasn’t around for that. “What do you think the chances are that she’ll get together with Garren?”
“I prefer not to consider my grandmother’s love life.”
I laugh.
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