Page 57 of Lost in the Fog

Knur nodded. They rinsed off, and she felt sunshine and warm air drying her. Zhin carried her to bed, Knur pulled the top sheet back, and she was snuggled between them a moment later. They held each other desperately as their minds wove together.

Pandora woke herself crying and didn’t know whose grief it was. Zhin turned her to him and wiped her tears, kissing her forehead and breathing raggedly. It was him. She held him tight while Knur held her hips in his wide grip.

She kissed Zhin and stroked his head, drawing the braid through her fingers. He breathed in raggedly and returned the kiss. She fell asleep with him once again.

Waking up in bed with her clothing folded and waiting for her made her smile. They all had jobs to get to, and while wallowing in bed would be fun, it would have to wait until after the fashion show. She had shit to do.

Pandora got dressed and headed downstairs, where Knur was sitting at his computer and Zhin was putting groceries away. “So, where’s my phone?”

Zhin grinned. “Living room. You left it there last night before things got interesting.”

Knur smiled. “Interesting is the way to describe it.”

She snorted and headed to the sound of her phone’s desperate attempts to summon her. She used some energy and replenished the charge before checking the messages.

Kay was wondering when she was going to come in or if she was taking the day off. Regis was wishing her good morning and asking if she could bring a delivery of cupcakes to Ira’s school later.

Pandora checked the time and wandered back into the kitchen. “Can one of you guys get me to my car? I left it at the new palace.”

Knur nodded. “It’s out front. I retrieved it last night. You really need to do some maintenance on it.”

“That isn’t a skill I picked up. I just take it in and pay the nice man.”

Zhin blinked. “You are kidding.”

“Nope. I am a Renaissance woman, but it isn’t one of my skills.”

Knur nodded. “I will take a look at it this evening. If it isn’t reliable, we are going to see what Ornolf can come up with.”

“What does he have to do with things?”

Zhin smiled. “He owns Zotar Motorsports. There are a lot of options in their catalogue, and I am fairly sure you would be high on the list for clientele.”

“Uh, I just need a light SUV to carry cakes and clothing.”

Knur shrugged. “In that case, we will find something newer and in better condition. Your vehicle has been through the wars.”

Zhin smiled. “What would you like for breakfast?”

“Um, fried egg sandwich?”

He cocked his head. “Is that a normal breakfast?”

“I sub in at a bakery a lot. My normal breakfast is whatever came out of the oven.”

He nodded and went to work on her breakfast.

She sat next to Knur and asked, “Whatcha doing?”

“Trying to get through some of the investor’s questions before I have some coffee and discuss your wardrobe.”

“My wardrobe is fine for creeping around and doing hems today.”

“It is geared for your beta form.”

“Oh. Right. I can grab something at the shop.”

Zhin asked over his shoulder, “Where is the fashion show being held?”

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