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That just happened.“We have to figure out how to remove the memory spell. I can’t take it anymore. I miss him and I don’t even know why I miss him, other than Iknowhe’s missing.”
“Since we know he’s real, and he’s missing, we should be able to figure it out.”
“Exactly!” I hand Florence one of the sugar cookies and we moan into the bite. “Fuck, these are good.”
“Orgasmic, and that’s me saying that.”
I snort as I take another bite. I gather the gifts and lovingly place them all back in the bag. “He really knows me. It’s like he went right into my brain and plucked out my desires. The first edition of Milner Canny’s Grimoire? No one’s been able to find that in centuries.”
“I know.” Florence grins before taking another bite of their sugar cookie. “I tried to find it for you for years. I thought they’d all been destroyed.”
“I did, too.”
We take the path back to my grandmother’s house. With it being so late and close to my birthday, I decided to stay here instead of my apartment. That way, I’m closer to the coven if she chooses not to drop the barrier at midnight tomorrow. I’msure she thinks I’m bluffing, but I have the entire coven in a text group ready to call a meeting. There’s no way she can stop me.
Just like the night before, Florence and I crawl into my bed together after quick showers. I always seek out warmth in my sleep and they’re always warm. I imagine Wick is too, being a demon. It doesn’t take me long to drift off to sleep and dream about my lovely demon.
Chapter 12
Warwick
I stare at my phone,trying to come up with something to say.Anything.But my mind comes up blank. Everything I can think of feels ridiculous. I’ve been staring at my phone ever since I woke up. I wanted to text Ethan good morning, but didn’t want to seem too eager. But who am I kidding? I need him.
Warwick: I hope you’re having a lovely day
Done. I toss my phone on my bed and flop down. The shimmer of my brother’s energy fills my room before he materializes.
“Wanna go help decorate Flutter and Fangs for tomorrow night?”
“Do I have to?” I smash my head into a pillow.
“No,” Van snorts as he plops next to me. “Just thought it’d be something to get you out of your place. I know you want to go see Ethan and you can’t. It has to be infuriating.”
“I’d say you have no idea, but you probably do.” I nudge my phone towards him. “I texted him. Took all morning, but I did it.”
“I’m glad.” Van runs his hand over my back. Sometimes I forget how soothing he can be when he wants to be. “I’m glad you two have phones now. I remember he didn’t have one before he disappeared.”
“Neither did we, though. The only reasonwegot cell phones was because all our friends are in Hex, and most of them can’t use portal communication.”
“True. True. Sometimes I still don’t get how to use it, but Gabe’s so patient with me.” There’s a dreamy look in his eyes every time he mentions Gabe.
I grab Van’s hand. “You know I’m happy for you, right? You may infuriate me to no end some days, but you deserve to be happy.”
“Love you too, Wicky. And you deserve your happily ever after too. We’re all rooting for you.”
“I know.” They may have all made fun of me for years, but I know they want me to be happy.
“You sure you don’t wanna come help? Do you have a mask? Lark ordered a bunch in case people show up without one.”
“I don’t think I have one. And I’m not dressing up. I don’t think Ethan cares if I’m wearing jeans or a costume.”
My brother grins. “Gabe is dressing up like a demon. I’m dressing up like an angel. I think it’s a hoot.” He slaps his knee and pushes to his feet. “Well, if you change your mind about helping, we’ll all be at F & F.” And he poofs out.
Maybe I should help? Be more social. Less grumpy.
I dig out the Jolly Ranchers from Ethan and pop one in my mouth. The sweet cherry flavor rolls over my tongue. Ethan never cared that I was a little grumpy, but I really could be more cheerful. He’s back in my life. What’s there to be grumpy about other than he’s still so far away?
Decision made, I throw on some clothes and teleport to Flutter and Fangs.
