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Xiomara

MAGIC HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN.

Ezra laid in my lap as we drove to Valentine Town. Each bump we drove over, he grimaced in pain. I wished he would have taken the medicine they offered him, but he was adamant on only taking Tylenol. O didn’t push him, so I didn’t try to convince him either.

The drive was quiet as I ran my hands through Ezra’s hair while Maleficent and Merlin laid on his chest. O found Merlin hiding in my closet as he went inside for them and to get me some clothes. I cried the moment I saw them in O’s arms. Merlin jumped straight into my arms and Maleficent brushed up against me before going to Ezra as I panicked that she was going to hurt him. Ezra pushed me away, so I let her cuddle with him and Merlin didn’t want to be left out, so both were currently purring on his chest and side. My heart warmed that he was so gentle with my cats, surprisingly they both were.

We pulled up to Valentine Town in the very early morning. The parking lot was still full and when we got to the employee lot we were let in without question. O parked and I felt an overwhelming need to run away. Madame Red’s warning rang in my head and I wondered what would happen now.

Would she fire me?

Judd opened the door for us, helping O with Ezra who was shaking his head, signing quickly with one hand.

“I don’t need help,” I said, when Ezra pointed at me. “My feet are ok and I’m feeling ok with the pain meds.”

I couldn’t tell them that every step felt like a thousand little knives slicing me open. Ezra needed the help, not me.

“Come on, big boy, you need rest,” Judd said, looking me over before we walked down a hall. “Call Mason, he’s worried.”

Fuck, I needed to call him and my abuela.

“Quit being a brat or I’m going to let go and see how far you get on your own,” O snapped.

I hid the snort that escaped as Ezra looked over his shoulder. Judd chuckled, earning himself a glare from Ezra too. A few of the girls from the back end of Valentine’s passed us, giving me curious looks.

“Oh my god, Xiomara, what happened?” Kaylee rushed towards me, her eyes going wide when she saw who I was with.

“Um…” I froze up, not knowing what to say.

“Someone broke into her house,” O said, stopping.

“Damn, girl.” Kaylee looked between the guys and I. “Wait, is one of them the guy you were talking about last time? Damn, it seems my love spell worked for you.”

“What? What are you talking about?” I asked, looking between her and the guys.

“Oh, you know, they were the ones I wanted, but it seems like they were meant for you,” she giggled.

“What? Kaylee, are you saying⁠—”

“Yup, who wouldn’t want Ezra and O,” she said, looking at the guys appreciatively.

“No, that’s not…not possible,” I said, as O glared at me.

“Kaylee!” Mistress Merlot called for her.

“Oh, shit. Well, have fun girl!” She left as if she hadn’t left C4 to blow up in my face.

Judd cleared his throat as Ezra and O stared at me.

“Shit, let's get you to a room, girl, your feet are bleeding.” Judd picked me up and carried me to the room.

I looked over my shoulder to see them following me. Ezra looked confused as O looked furious. Judd opened a door that led to a small living room and into a bedroom.

“Let me know if you need anything,” he whispered, setting me on the couch and leaving.

The door to the room slammed shut, making me jump. Ezra and O stood shoulder to shoulder in front of me.