Myro snorted.“The red djinn is one of my employees.She is strong, she is stable, and she hasn’t even blinked at any of the men I have pulled in to tempt her.”
Vaayu looked at Helen.“You didn’t tell him?”
“Oh, come on.It was hilarious.”
Myro frowned.“What?Oh, hell.She prefers women.”
Breen started laughing at him.
Helen grinned.“You can be taught.”
Vaayu snorted.“It will be difficult to find a match for her, but I will attempt a few.”
Helen looked at the crystal in her hand.“Use the red scroll.If it reacts favourably, you have a match.The harder part will be to get someone who is strong enough to be a wise protector and yet nurturing enough to adopt a teen omega who wants stability.”
Vaayu looked at the scrolls.“She gave me the tools.”
“She’s a good therapist.It’s what she does.”
The djinn asked, “Who?”
Helen smiled.“The chaos mage.Mik.”
Poppy cruised up, and her mates made room, putting their arms around her.Poppy inclined her head.“Emperor Vaayu.”
“Time elf.It is good to see you so prosperous, and it explains why Myro has been neglecting his duties.”
Poppy cocked her head.“Neglecting his duties?At this point, his only duty is to keep me safe and happy and take me for regular therapy visits.And ice cream.The ice cream is non-negotiable.”
Vaayu looked at her, and he slowly nodded.“Right.”
“You wanted a colony, you are getting a colony, but the original elves here cannot serve two masters or, rather, a master and mistress.The ladies here are powerful and irritated.It is an interesting combination, and these guys need to be able to give their starting families full attention.”A new voice rang out.
Helen stared at the familiar figure.“Nyla.Hey.I didn’t know you were in town.”
The woman walked toward Helen.“You are looking better.You might beat this yet.”
Vaayu was staring at the newcomer.“What are you?”
Nyla looked at him, and she shrugged.“Whatever I want to be.Right now, I am a friend, and I am about to be busted.”
Nyssa, Mik, and a pre-adolescent girl walked toward them.When Nyssa caught a look at Nyla, she screamed and ran forward, holding her and spinning her around.
Dina was second, hugging her auntie and smiling.
Helen muttered, “That’s the one that likes men.”
Nyla turned her head and grinned.“On occasion, I can be persuaded to partake.Why?”
“Your sister is a blood djinn, and she requires training and a power source.I can send members of court to fill that requirement, with a focus on the young one who is in her care.”
Dina’s eyes went wide.“Me?”
“You.”He smiled.“Now, I just need to know what your aunt is.”
Helen’s eyes widened.“That was sneaky.”
Nyssa looked at her sister, grinned, and then started a slap fight.“Come on.Show.Show.Show.”
