Page 37 of Surviving Enchantment: Part two
Hannah’s eyes flared.“What do you see?”
“Nothing, but a lot of very doting dads.Jerrik is the eldest of the bunch, but even Emmers is holding a little one at the moment that I see.Seven or eight years from now.”
Hannah said, “Nylora...”There was a lot of warning in the tone.
Nylora gasped, all ladylike.“Don’t take that tone with me, I’m pregnant.”She dissolved into giggles and then said, “It’s getting dim.”She raised a hand, and witchlights formed in all of the trees.The orbs of moonlight were all the colours of moonlight from grey to pink and purple and crimson.There was a subdued rainbow in the trees and hanging from the house.
Isocar looked around and smiled.“So, I understand what my grandmother once said to me.If you look for family hard enough, you find it.”
“What else did she say?”Nylora asked.
“I need you to live, Iso.I need it more than I need anything.”
Nylora’s eyes flared with understanding.“Well, there is a lot to live for.You just have to give it time to reveal itself.”
Isocar hugged her again.The contact came easier each time those dark arms and moonlight eyes got close.Another six months and she might be able to consider shaking hands with a guy.She smiled.For now, she had family again and that family needed her.For auntie hugs if nothing else.Definitely for sister hugs.
Nylora sighed.“I can’t stay irritated by my suspension with you hugging me.”
“You got suspended?Oh.I am going to tear them a new one.Who am I hanging from the ceiling?”
Nylora stroked her cheek.“Not necessary, but thank you.So, have you enjoyed the social overwhelm?”
“It has been nice to see my own face in those around me, plus I got a new tattoo, so that’s fun.”
Nylora laughed.“Emily is great.Oh, Hannah, how is Neekil’s test tattoo?”
Hannah snorted.“He is ridiculously pleased with it.He’s never been able to have one before.Their priests and elders get them through the sacred pool, but Neekil wants to put life events on himself.He’s a goof.I wouldn’t be surprised if he makes chibi versions of his team members and has them tattooed on his ass.”
Isocar giggled, and with that laugh, she relaxed enough to enjoy the party.
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Hannah watched thegame boards being organized.“Geez.Is there anything that won’t get a lady or kid flattened?”
“Sure, just join one of the teams.My team or your team.”Neekil smirked.“Winner gets on top for a week.”
Hannah paused.“Can I call in a ringer?”
Neekil looked supremely confident.“Sure.You have five minutes.”
Hannah nodded and ran over to the dark fae.If anyone knew someone who could kick butt, it would be them.
“Ladies, do you know any female extranaturals who can manage to win at wrestling, football, or stalking?I am pretty good at football, but I can freely admit that Neekil pins me in wrestling every time.”
Iris and her son Jerrik were with the others, and Jerrik said, “Sure, he’s way bigger than you.Aunt Amy could probably do it.”
Iris laughed.“I was just going to suggest her.Shall I contact her?”
Hannah said, “What can she do?”
“She’s half giant, half snow fox and can use both forms.”
“Okay, can you see if she’s free?”
Nylora grinned.“She was my suggestion as well.Everybody likes her, and she is really good at her job.”
Hannah asked, “What does she do?”
