Page 21 of Surviving Enchantment: Part two
“I have.”
“Does the father get a vote?”
“He does not.”She smiled.“I have chosen Isocar and Zerul.”
He chuckled.“Sensible.”
“I am usually sensible.The ladies and I had a very blunt conversation today, and they are offering to be my energy proxies on the big day.”
He grinned, his vicious teeth displayed.“So, you are finally not planning on dying?”
“Well, it wasn’t ideal, but I was braced for it.I have seen enough of that sort of thing at work.It isn’t pleasant, but pretending it doesn’t happen is stupid.”
“Very stupid, and I am glad you have shared your fears with those near you.Now, there is one more person who can help you on your journey.Jennel!Come over here.How would you like a free tattoo?”
Jennel perked up.“Oh, hey!Hi, Nylora.Whatever I can do.It’s only fair considering that I sprang that trap on you.”
“She needs access to another dark fae with power when she goes into labour.You have Reymark, but Demuel doesn’t have loose power.His is firmly tied to him.”Dem-rah nodded.
Jennel smiled.“Of course.When and where?Oh, is this with your niece?”
“Yes.I will text her and explain.Then we just need to see when she can fit us in.”
She typed with both thumbs, and there wasn’t even thirty seconds before a message popped up.Eat and show up, Aunt Nyl.
“Oh.Wow.Okay.She’s up for it tonight.Are you, Jennel?”
Jennel grinned.“I am.I did a consult at a crime scene.Found the right rock.”She chuckled.“Earning my pay.”
“Right, so while we are there, if you haven’t sent her all the marriage markings for the speaker and his partner, now would be the time.”
Jennel’s eyes got bright, and she sent Nylora all the marks, who forwarded them to Emily.Easy.If she has her guy come by, we can do him at the same time.
She smiled.“Does Day-ek have another break after this one?”
Jennel nodded.“He can put some time aside if needed to, I think.Why?”
“If he can spare an hour, she can do you both at the same time.All matchy match.She loves doing scarification.It’s faster.”
Jennel grinned.“Cool.When we have a timeline, I will ask them to pop by.I am just gonna go let them know.”She scampered across the parking lot to where the guys were getting out of their vehicle.
Nylora smiled and tucked into her specially made meal.It was turning into a really good night.“Thank you again, Dem-rah.”
“You are most welcome, little wanderer.”He winked and patted her head as he got up and returned to the truck.
The ladies joined them, and she explained the plan.Everyone was in.This would set Nylora’s mind at ease, and she needed all the ease she could get.
Demuel came back, lifted her, and put her down on his lap so he could eat.She snorted.“Perk of my being here?”
“A seat saver of my very own.Can you handle the smell?”
“The smell is fine.It’s the taste.My poor self can’t deal with the spice level right now.I am expecting a delivery from Dem-rah’s truck as soon as Bump is breathing atmosphere.”
Jennel grinned.“Done.He might even bring it himself.He loves babies.”
“Excellent.He gets to be an uncle on my side.”She smiled.
Dem-rah walked back with a second lemonade, and she realized that Demuel had stolen her first.He chuckled.“I would be honoured.Don’t let him have this one.”
