Page 74 of House of Demons and Bones

The leyline—reserved strictly for royals—branched off to different destinations. Bea’s eyes went wide with awe. She stuck close to me, still nervous around the heirs, though whenever I landed in a shitstorm, she’d transform into a fierce bulldog ready to throw down for me.

“There’re more wonders to see, Bea.” I smiled at her. “You can shut your mouth now unless you’re trying to catch flies.”

She smiled back and nodded, her cheeks going pink.

“Last time you brought a pumpkin carriage, Prince Rowan,” I said. “Will we ride in style again?”

“Of course,” he said before sticking two fingers in his mouth and whistling. “No need for formality now that you know Sy’s my mate.”

In a flash, a massive open carriage burst through the mist, powered by seven stallions—three black ones leading, four white ones following.

My sugar’s got some moves,Sy shrieked in delight.

The heirs motioned for me to hop in first, but Rowan stepped in my path.

“You’ve had your turn in the fairy carriage, Barbie,” he said. “How about letting Sy have a go?”

Sy perked up and nudged me.Let me experience it!

“No way,” Killian cut in. “Barbie rides the carriage. She earned it today!”

I held up a hand. “Sy can ride, but we’ll shift inside the carriage discreetly.”

Rowan stepped aside to offer his hand, but Killian shoved him away.

“You don’t hold Barbie’s hand; I will,” Killian said.

He stepped in first to check things out before extending his hand to me.

I shook my head at the alpha male drama but took Killian’s hand and ducked inside. Rowan slid in right after, boxing me between them. Bea climbed in next, the other heirs joining her in the back seat.

The carriage could easily fit a dozen people with room to spare.

Come on, let’s shift!Sy bounced with impatience.

I rolled my eyes and gave up the reins. As Sy pushed to the surface, Killian wrapped us in darkness, hiding the transformation. Sy materialized in a pink cardigan and dresspants, pure modern chic. Rowan yanked her close and kissed the crown of her white hair. She could switch up her hair color on a whim.

She leaned into her lover but twisted around to flash a grin at every heir. Killian was the only one immune to her charm. He straight-up ignored her, clearly annoyed she’d gotten my spot. He’d wanted to spend more time with me, even in a carriage shared with the other heirs.

“Princelings, hello,” Sy purred, living for the spotlight.

The heirs lurched forward, caught in her web of charm and sex appeal.

“Sy, great to see you,” Silas said.

“You look stunning, Sy,” Louis said.

Cade shook his head, fiddling with his designer scarf. “It’s going to take some getting used to, seeing them swap bodies like that.”

Bea gawked at Sy. It was her first time seeing us shift, even though I’d warned her about the whole Sy situation before we’d met up with the heirs.

“Barbie?” Her voice came out small and unsure. “You in there?”

“She’s here,” Sy answered for me. “Hey there, little witch.”

She’s a high mage now,I corrected.

“Uh, hi, Sy, nice to meet you,” Bea said with a shy wave.

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