Ahheel walked toward her. “May I?”
Haravin leaned forward and let the shopkeeper stroke the fabric of the split sleeve.
“Okay. I can totally sell that.”
Aeryn chuckled. “I think Moira is hoping that you would say that. The crafting is a compulsion for her right now, but Mimi just wants to live quietly for as long as she can.”
Ahheel blinked. “Mimi? About this tall, brown hair and eyes?” She held her hand out at her shoulder height.
Aeryn nodded. “She was. Now she is Mimi or Moira.” She raised her hand to a few inches above her own head. “Pointy ears, all white with gold or red eyes, depending on her mood.”
Ahheel whistled. “I would not have guessed she was an elf.”
Rache said, “Neither did we, and yet, here we are. On vacation on a quiet island.”
Mini snorted. “That’s what you think. We are about to have a free-running competition. Alphas are coming in from everywhere to run around the island collecting icons.”
Eden sighed. “Well, fuck.”
Rache laughed. “Maybe we can convince the guys to participate and sneak away when they aren’t looking.”
Mini looked toward the door, where a group of dark men were listening. “Can I help you?”
One of them said softly, “Just listening for their plan of action.”
Rache turned slowly and said, “Oh, hiya Xeti, Terus. Who’s manning the club?”
“We have employees for a reason, Rache.”
“Oh. Right. Well, I am here on vacation because I have never committed to one before. I am not going anywhere.” She crossed her arms and glared at him.
Eden chuckled. “I think we should check into our cottage.”
Aeryn nodded. “Good idea. You can come back here and get a cuff if you want to try anyone on for... I was going to say size, but never mind.”
A broad, quiet man stepped forward and walked up to Eden. “I would be happy to escort you anywhere you wish to go. On this island or elsewhere.”
“Um, thank you? But I don’t know you.”
“My name is Krossos, and I am at your disposal. And your companion as well.”
Rache smiled. “Thank you, but we don’t even know where we are going.”
“We arrived early to scout out things and be of use. Please allow me to show you to your cottage.”
Aeryn grinned. “I shoved both my guys overboard so we could have some girl time. They have hit the shore, so that time is coming to an end anyway. I will catch up with you later. Go have fun.”
Ahheel looked worried. “Loken had better have control of himself. He’s too big to shift in here.”
Rache asked, “What is he?”
“T. rex. Sokar is just a poisonous island. He doesn’t shift on land.” Aeryn smiled casually.
Haravin chuckled. “If we send you an invitation to the palace, will you come for dinner?”
Rache smiled. “Yes. Absolutely. We will bring Moira as well.”
“Oh, yeah, please. Kekoa is fascinated by the new elves.” Haravin smiled at Narro. “It’s the only reason he accepted Narro. Well, that and I would have died without him. That would have blown his dynastic plans.” She patted her belly.
