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“Molly’s back in her shop.”
“Thank God!” I barked. “Is she okay?”
“She’s fine. I owe her a shit load of drinks.”
“Me too.”
He took me by the biceps, his lips parted. “Riley, I really am sorry.”
“I know. It’s okay.”
I didn’t want to do this right now. I’d rather relish this good news for a bit.
“Come on,” I said, taking his hand. “I’m gagging for a cuppa.”
He nodded, planting another kiss on my cheek. “Ditto.”
I led the way downstairs, a tiny spring in my step.
Chapter 20
RILEY
Erin didn’t disappoint in the tea stakes.
The coffee table, surrounded by terracotta sofas, was laden with three steaming teapots, cups and saucers, and a plethora of cakes and savory goodies.
Yum. Yum. Yum.
The open fire crackled, filling the room with delicious heat. We were all dry, all safe under this roof again.
I took the win, despite the dread of what tomorrow might bring.
“Please, help yourselves,” Erin instructed. “Don’t be shy.”
I sat between Drake and Agent Jake, my brother on the opposite sofa. He appeared solemn, not looking my way once.
Damn. I hoped we weren’t about to enter an awkward phase. The last thing I wanted was to have this thing about Dad taking me come between us.
Erin sat beside him, Ollie next to her, and the Bramble triplets occupied the rest of the space.
“These are good threads,” Jake said, admiring his black jumper and jeans.
Apparently, Erin always kept fresh clothes at the mansion for him in case of emergencies.
Erin beamed his way. “Thank you for always having our back, official Coven Liaison.”
He chuckled. “Great, init?”
We all poured tea and helped ourselves to nibbles. I tried getting Isaac’s attention, but he kept his eyes firmly downcast.
Dammit.
Once we were done, Erin began. “Firstly, I’m glad everyone is safe. Thank Hecate for her blessings on this glorious house.”
We all offered our thanks to the goddess.
Erin had notepad and pen at the ready. “I’ll be in charge of the diary Stefan wants, alongside Jake.”
