Page 70 of Spooks & Specters

Kit’s mouth fell open. “That’s crazy, you know that, right?”

Again, Hudson just shrugged. “Anything for you.”

Connie jokingly stuck his finger under Kit’s chin and closed his mouth. “He’s not kidding when he says any day, but could I remind you that the Halloween Bash will be happening in October, and the masquerade ball is in December. It would be easier not to do it in those months.”

“But we will if that’s what you want,” Hudson said, glaring at Connie.

“Okay, okay, let’s not make things too hard on Connie. You might be able to make it happen soon, Hudson, but it still takes time to print invitations, cook food, and custom make wedding finery. Just… just give me a second to think here.”

Hudson reached over and patted Kit’s hand. “Take all the time you need.”

“I’m going to freshen up my coffee. I’ll be back in a second,” Kit said, getting up.

Hudson watched Kit walk back inside the house. He wasn’t kidding when he said he’d make this happen in whatever time frame Kit gave him.

“Can I just point out that doing it in October or December means he would have to share the limelight with the other two events? And he doesn’t want that. That’s why I suggestednotdoing the wedding in those two months,” Connie said quietly.

Well now, Hudson felt like an ass. Of course Connie had Kit’s best interest at heart. Standing up, he moved to where Connie was sitting and knelt next to him. “You’re right. I’m sorry, sweetheart. I didn’t think.”

“Your dragon is wanting to give Kit whatever he wants, whenever he wants, right?”

“Yes.”

“Which I completely understand. But your dragon doesn’t understand that things take time, no matter how much money you throw at something.”

“You’re right. You’re the expert in planning things.” Standing, Hudson bent down and kissed Connie on the cheek.

Connie turned his head so their lips met. After the kiss was done, Connie poked Hudson in the ribs. “Just keep repeating that, and we should be fine.”

“Repeating what?” Hudson asked as he made his way back to his seat.

Connie smirked. “ThatI’mthe expert, and thatI’mright. It’ll probably save you a lot of apologizing.”

Hudson was still chuckling when Kit rejoined them.

“I called my mom and dads right quick to make sure they didn’t have anything going on in November,” Kit said. “Wedon’t have anything going on in November, do we?”

“No,” Connie said. So, you’re looking at November? If so, that would work. Just maybe not the last Thursday, since humans in the United States celebrate Thanksgiving then.”

“I thought about that. I’m going to assume that’s something you guys don’t do?” Kit asked.

“Not usually, no, but we can if you wish,” Hudson said.

Kit shrugged. “The reason for the season is kind of offensive, if you ask me, although I wouldn’t mind having turkey and dressing some time.”

“I’m sure that can be arranged,” Connie said. “So? What date did you pick?”

“November seventeenth. What do you think?” Kit asked.

“I think that’s perfect,” Hudson said. “Connie?”

Connie checked his calendar. “We have nothing going on that entire week. It’s perfect.”

Kit bounced in his seat. “Oh wow, okay, well, look at that. We have a wedding date. Wow!”

“And that’sthisupcoming November?” Connie asked.

“Oh boy. Do you really think we can pull something as massive as this together in that length of time?” Kit asked.

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