Page 7 of Wolves' Midlife Reunion
“Yes, but those still take planning,” Chelsea said. “First of all, we’re getting low on candles.”
“I can fix that,” Tina volunteered. She purchased them in bulk for her shop, which made them more affordable.
Chelsea ticked that off on her list. “Then we need to get a list together of what everyone is bringing to dinner. I don’t want to end up with any repeat dishes like we did last year.”
“I don’t think anyone minded a few extra servings of hazelnut cake,” Maeve’s sister, Lucille, murmured.
“Everyone text me what dish you want to make, and I’ll put a list together,” Chelsea instructed. “Next, we just need to hone our guest list.”
“Look no further than your own in-laws,” Maeve told her. “It’s been nice having the Alexanders join us for the last coupleof years, and of course, it’ll make Kendrick feel that much more comfortable.”
Tina pretended to scratch her face so her mother wouldn’t see her smile. It was kind of cute how Maeve had found new love with the dragon. It was unexpected, given how much Maeve had grieved for her first mate. Chelsea, Kristy, and Tina hadn’t thought their mother would move on to someone else, but they were thrilled that it was Kendrick. He was a dear man and a welcome addition to the covenstead.
“I met a woman at the library last week,” Lucille said. “She had a very small coven to begin with, just a handful, but now she’s the only one left. I’ll see if she can come.”
Iris started playing with her long hair. “Would anyone mind if I brought Walt?”
“Are you still dating him?” Jamie asked. “I admit, I wasn’t sure if the two of you would last.”
“I know he doesn’t look it, but he’s sweet,” Iris said with a little shrug.
“Ah, the proverbial bad boy with a heart of gold,” Amanda teased.
“What about you?” Nia poked Tina in the ribs. “You should invite that guy you were talking to at the shop the other day.”
“What?” Tina felt every muscle in her body stiffen.
“Oh, a guy?” Kristy asked. She fanned out her cards, holding the deck all in one hand. “Do I need to do a reading?”
“No, that’s really not necessary,” Tina said hurriedly.
“She’s right,” Nia said. “With the mushy eyes they were making at each other, I’d say they’ve already got an idea of what lies in store for them.”
“Hold on.” Now, even Chelsea had put her notebook and pen down and was leaning forward. “Who was this guy?”
“No one.” Tina pressed her fingers to her forehead. So much for a relaxing evening at the covenstead. Even with her eyes closed, she could tell everyone else was staring at her.
“Must besomeone,” Amanda pointed out. “When was the last time we saw Tina getting all flustered over a guy?”
Relenting, Tina brought her hand down and glared at her cousin. “Yeah? Whenwasthe last time?”
Amanda’s eyes went wide. “No!”
“Really?” Chelsea asked.
Kristy clapped her hand over her mouth and nearly dropped her cards. “Are you serious?”
“What is going on?” Iris asked. “Who is this guy?”
“Only Tina’s high school crush,” Jamie told her. “Dex Heywood.”
Nia arched a brow. “You said he was just an old friend you hadn’t seen in a long time.”
“Well, it’s not that far from the truth.” Tina gestured at Chelsea. “Do you have any more of that wine?”
“Coming right up,” her sister promised with a catlike smile. “Anything to loosen you up and get some details out of you.”
“There really aren’t any details!” Tina called as Chelsea disappeared into the kitchen.
