Conlan added, “We want to start a family as soon as possible rather than wait five years.”
Knowing how badly the Irish dragons wanted a new generation, Kristine understood completely. She could ask her mother if that’s whatshewanted later when they were alone. In the meantime, she’d just concentrate on being happy for them. “So I’ll have a stepfatheranda brother or sister soon.”
“Or more. Twins run in both of our families.” Amy giggled.
“How exciting!”
“Indeed, it is.” Conlan leaned toward Amy. She tipped up her face, and they shared a tender kiss.
Chloe cleared her throat. “By the way, Conlan,” she said in her Irish lilt, “did our grandmother gift you with a special stone at your birth?”
Grinning wider, if that were possible, he answered, “She did indeed. It was an aquamarine—exactly the color of me darlin’ Amy’s eyes.”
Chloe smiled. “It’s a happy day indeed, cousin. If you haven’t a venue yet, may I offer our ancestral home for your nuptials? It’s nearly finished, and it would give Ryan and me great pleasure to show the whole family our restoration.”
Amy gasped. “The Irish castle?”
“Indeed,” Chloe answered.
Conlan gazed at his bride-to-be. “By your reaction, I’d say you approve?”
Amy nodded enthusiastically.
He bowed to Chloe. “Thank you, your majesty. We would be honored. Is three months time enough to prepare for the invasion?” He chuckled. “I’m just havin’ a bit of fun. We want to keep the guest list small. Just family and plus-ones.”
Chloe gazed at Amber with mischief in her eyes. “Perhaps me brother can make an honest woman of you at the same time.”
“Seriously?” Amber exclaimed. “This should be Amy and Conlan’s day.”
Amy walked over to Amber and grasped both her hands. “I’d love to share our wedding day with you!” She turned to Conlan. “You wouldn’t mind, would you, darling?”
“I think it’s a grand idea. Both clans tying the knot on the same day? Less trouble for everyone, if you ask me.”
Amber sighed. “I have a few friends and family members who’d never forgive me if I didn’t invite them. You probably wouldn’t have enough room for everybody.”
“If we haven’t, we’ll make more.” Chloe winked and disappeared.
Kristine took a deep breath. Minor Goddesses like Chloe probably had no trouble making things happen.
A wedding in three months. Three months to wait for Jayce.If only I can make sure those situations dovetail.
“Mom, can you give me time to look into something before you pick an exact date?”
Amy’s brows rose. “Is everything all right?”
“It will be. I’ll explain later.”
“How long do you think you’ll need?”
“That depends on when I can talk to Jayce’s family.” As nervous as the idea made her, she had to do it sometime. It would be easier if Jayce were there to introduce her, but she’d be brave and introduce herself if it meant she could invite Jayce to the wedding.
