Page 84 of An Enigma for the Lycan Crown Prince
“No, and that’s what’s pissing me off,” I admit.
“So, that’s why you felt sad.” Elden tilts his head, a thoughtful frown gracing his perfect face. “Why don’t you visit her instead?” he asks.
For a split second, I think he is joking, but his expression is too serious. “You mean it.”
“Yes, of course. If she can reach out to you, then there must be a connection between you.”
“You are right,” I mutter. “And if there is a connection, it goes both ways.”
“Grandma Hazel and Aunt Geneva did instruct you in meditation as well, didn’t they?” he asks. “Geneva worked a lot with me, so that I learn how to keep Regis in check.”
“Yes, they worked with me.” I beam. “I am going to try it tonight. You are staying over, aren’t you? Tomorrow is your birthday, and we have a lot of plans.”
“Do we?” he asks curiously. “I kept the day off like you said. Apparently, both Samuel and Dad were too scared of you to put anything in my schedule.”
I grin. “They know I will stop at nothing when it’s your birthday.”
“And you won’t tell me what you’ve planned?” he asks.
“No, it’s a surprise. Don’t worry, nothing crazy. I know you don’t like that.”
Elden squeezes me in his arms, and I laugh. I get a tighter grip of his hand and tug him home. “Come, Trixie came back from one of her travels and wants to hang out. It’s going to be fun.”
“I didn’t even know she was gone,” he admits.
“Don’t let her hear that,” I giggle. “She is often going off somewhere for days or weeks, but says she feels at home here.”
Indeed, when we arrive home Trixie is already fluttering around Grandma, curiously eyeing her while she makes apple pie. Grandma is completely in tune with her it seems, and it’s kind of cute. In a sudden burst of love for her, I hug her. Grandma chuckles and kisses the top of my head. “My little miracle,” she says with a smile.
“Hello, Hazel,” Elden greets her politely.
“Of course, you are here too,” she chuckles. “I am happy to see you, Elden. You were so busy recently.”
“Well, you know, the pack…”
“Yes, but don’t forget yourself in the process,” she tells him warmly. She has always liked him a lot and treated him like he was her grandson. It makes me so happy to see their interaction – my two most important people in the world getting along so well. “Sit down, the both of you and have some fresh cookies. The apple pie is for tomorrow.”
With Trixie fluttering around it’s not a particularly peaceful afternoon, but a fun one. I suggest playing a board game with her and Grandma. Elden agrees, although he isn’t big on gaming in any way. Grandma’s face lights up with joy to be able to spend the afternoon with us.
Once we retire to bed, I snuggle up against Elden. “I am going to try it,” I say.
“Do you need help?”
I shake my head. “No, I need to do this on my own.”
“Remember, you can do it. Be convinced you can.”
“I can do it,” I repeat. “Easy!”
You sound oddly confident for someone who never practiced this type of meditation,Celeste points out.
I know I can do it.
But how?
Watch me,I say. I snuggle deeper into Elden’s arms, noticing how much stronger his shoulders and chest have become. Wow! I can’t wait to dig my nails and teeth into him. Alright, focus, Flora. You have a task at hand. Devouring your mate comes when you are eighteen! For now, you have a mysterious woman to meet.
I can’t quite explain it.
