Page 34 of Lost in the Fog

Gia paused. “You have been in contact with her.”

“I have. Our situation is complicated, but I was worried about your progress. It fluctuates.”

“That is because Pandora opened a business, and we spent less time together. She’s stabilizing for me. Well, for everyone. Tonight, she met her mates.”

He looked at her, and there was understanding. “So, you wanted to do a fresh start for yourself.”

“I did. It seems to have backfired.”

Ornolf shrugged. “Would you like to leave this event and go for coffee? Maybe a donut?”

Gia looked at him and sighed. “Fine. Hand me the paperwork. I will hide the evidence of my stupid.”

He chuckled and tucked the folded documents into his suit. “I will take care of them. That little purse of yours has stressed enough.”

She grimaced and settled her ring. “I guess. I have seen most of the installation.”

He snorted. “Have you met the triad?”

“No. I just started flickering this week. I am avoiding contact if I can.”

“Well, that would explain the timing. You have finally healed enough to let the other form through.”

“Yay. You have no idea how thrilled I am to have to purchase a second wardrobe.”

“So, none of the people here know?”

“No. They know about you and that you travelled excessively. I have kept it nice and vague.”

He offered his arm, and she kept her hand on the soft fabric. Together, they returned to the sculptures, and he walked toward three elves standing together. One omega and two alphas. “Achilles, Dante, Keres, this is Gia. My wife.”

Keres’ eyes opened wide. “Really? Congratulations.”

Gia smiled. “They are not necessary. We have been married for over two years.”

Dante smiled. “Oh, you are that one.”

“Well, I am delighted that my reputation precedes me.” She smiled wryly.

Ornolf murmured, “We are approaching our third anniversary, technically. There are two dates. One when I put the ring on, and one when you regained consciousness.”

“That was Pandora’s fault. She came in and just sat next to me and nagged until my eyes opened.” She smiled. “I think she actually ate crackers in bed with me.”

Ornolf chuckled. “She sounds... interesting.”

“She’s a relentless force of nature and an excellent baker.”

Keres frowned. “Does she know Regis?”

Gia grinned. “You could say that. She’s Regis’s daughter’s godmother. As they say, better late than never on the godmother front. I am relegated to auntie.”

Achilles paused. “You also know Regis?”

“I hung out with her while I was in a coma. She saw my spirit wandering and brought me to her home.”

The three looked impressed.

Gia looked at Achilles. “I see you have a favourite muse.”

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