Page 24 of Regal Rising

“Good thing that Kay is picking up the slack.”

“Yeah. I need to get her something nice. Have you heard from Sirrush?”

“No. It’s driving me nuts. I know he’s out there somewhere but no idea where to look.”

“How are the placements coming?”

“Easier than I thought. The kids have gone to alpha homes that have ties to Elite omegas. The ladies who were taken are trying to return home, and those who didn’t are being enrolled in school. The new palace will be back to normal in no time with minimal occupants.”

Pandora smiled. “You miss me.”

“Yes, I do.”

“Well, Kay is waiting for coffee and pastries, so get me six of anything that looks good.”

Regis nodded. “Got it.” She moved around and made a number of selections, then started closing the box up and grinned. “She works hard. I gave her a dozen.”

“Great. I am off to Odette’s, and then I will call you to tell you when I can help.”

“Okay. Have fun asking Mom if you can come play.” Regis laughed.

Pandora made a face, took the box out the door, and trotted off to the café to get some coffee for her hard-working assistant.

Odette had a happy glow and got the coffee as a red car stopped in front of her café. Pandora grinned. “One of yours?”

“Yeah, we are still in courtship for now. Our third just showed up this week.” Odette got the coffees. “I have high hopes for the weekend.”

Pandora chuckled. “If they leave it to the weekend.”

“They have to. There is a huge case that Arc is getting ready for. No distractions.”

“I see. Well, his loss. Are you coming to the fashion show tomorrow?”

“I have my ticket already.”

“Excellent. It’s for a good cause.”

“All for the kids, right?”

“Absolutely.”

“Good. I want to have a few, and I need a place to educate them.” Odette grinned. “It’s rather nice that there is an elf baby boom on the way.”

“It will be a shock for the city, but I think they will adapt.” Pandora smiled.

She got the coffees, and Odette’s Elite alpha walked in and leaned forward for a kiss over the counter. Pandora got out before the smoke alarms went off.

She returned to the shop and saw Kay with some new designs that Pandora had left on the drawing pad. “When did you have time to do this?”

“Oh, I made time. Beauty shouldn’t wait.” Kay grinned and walked over. “So, what did you bring me?”

The coffee was acquired, and the pastry box was opened. Pandora asked, “Kay, are you an omega?”

Kay paused. “What kind of omega? You need to be specific.”

“An Elite omega?”

“Oh, no, Pandora. I am not an Elite omega.”

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