“Whoa, Wellin.I have to spend some time alone with Worro.We have a lot to discuss.”
Wellin wrinkled his nose.“You are talking about sex.”
Worro snorted a laugh.
“Yes.Yes, we are.”
He growled.“You used to do it all the time.”
“And it has been years.We are out of practice.”She smiled.“It will take a while to get it right.”
She felt Worro snickering next to her.She elbowed him, and he started laughing.Elbowing a heavy-hitter was never a good idea.
He rubbed her elbow and pressed his forehead to hers.“I promise to pay close attention and practice a lot.”
She put her hand over his mouth and rocked him backward.He laughed again as some of the people laughed.
She snorted, and Wellin grinned.“You are feeling better.”
“I am.I missed the big twit.”
She yelped as she was hauled onto his lap, and he sighed and relaxed as she leaned her head on his shoulder.She looked up at him and smiled at his indulgent expression.She smirked.“Sucker.”
“Sucker or not, you are mine, and tomorrow, we lock you down.”He sighed.“I don’t want you spending the night at home.I have no idea what she could have set in motion.I haven’t hidden our plans.”
“Oh.Shoot.Yeah, I am going to have to hide somewhere.”She thought about it.“I guess I could go feral and hide in the woods.”
He looked at her like she was nuts.“Or you could come to my place, and I will sleep in the workshop.I have a large comfy couch in there.”
Khasta snorted.“She can stay at my place.I have plenty of room, and I can make sure to get photos of the bride starting in the morning.”
Khassi nodded.“I can get her ready and get makeup on her before we put the layers on her.The prep will take most of the morning.”
Keera frowned.“It will?”
“It will.”
Her parents got up, and Wellin sighed.“We have to go now.I have school tomorrow, but Mom and Dad said they will get me for a half day so I can come to watch.”
Khassi smiled.“She is going to be very pretty.Like a princess.”
Wellin said, “Everyone says that about brides.”
“You will see tomorrow.”Khassi smiled.“I am very good at what I do.”
“Okay.Who are you?”
“Worro’s cousin.This is my sister Khasta.She’s also Worro’s cousin.”
Wellin nodded and bowed.“Pleased to meet you.I am Wellin.Keera’s brother.”
Keera smiled as he shook the ladies’ hands.Her mother came by and kissed her cheek, squeezing her hand before they left.Life with kids changed social patterns.
Hever smiled.“Child-friendly wedding.Dex already has roving nannies booked to keep track of everyone.That way, the parents can dance.”
Krix smiled.“And eat.”
“And the food will be great.There are a dozen buffet stations that all serve a variety of foods.The dessert tables are more intense.”