Shifter Academy- an Impish Christmas by Angel Leya

Author:Angel Leya [Leya, Angel]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: holiday romantic comedy, selkie magic paranormal fantasy, clean paranormal romance, young adult holiday fantasy romance, contemporary chicago paranormal school, shifter romance christmas magic
Publisher: Angel Leya
Published: 2019-11-11T16:00:00+00:00

KENZIE WAS IN THE MIDDLE of decorating her room when a voice sounded in her head.

“Kenzie? Are you there, baby?”

Kenzie chuckled. “Hey mom.”

“Honey, how’s it going?”

Kenzie shook her head. “Fine. Everything’s fine.” Mostly. She could practically feel the mom-look coming through their magical connection.

“Remember, you can’t lie to me when we’re talking like this.”

Oh, she could lie, she just had to convince herself, too—but Mom didn’t need to know that. Kenzie pictured a kitten video she’d recently stumbled across, and let that happy feeling wash over her. “Sorry, I’ve had a lot on my mind, with Christmas and school and everything. It’s good to hear from you. What’s on your mind?”

Mom was mentally squirming. “I called to talk about you, not me.”

“Remember, Mom, you can’t lie,” Kenzie chided, wearing a smirk.

“Okay, fine. Has Ren talked to you lately?”

Kenzie’s brows rose. “Well, yeah, I guess. He teaches math class, and I see him around.”

“Not you, too! You two are keeping something from me, and it’s driving me nuts.”

“And what if it’s a Christmas present? Do you really want to ruin it for him?”

There was a mental sigh. “I suppose not. But, can you give me a hint?”

“Let’s just say it involves a middle-aged man who thinks you’re into his bad jokes.”

“Oh, honey, when you’re my age, you’ll come to appreciate a man who can make you laugh. Even if that laughter is at hilariously horrible puns.”

Kenzie chuckled. “Okay, Mom. I’ll take your word for it.”

Mom’s happiness flooded their connection, and Kenzie gave a contented sigh. She loved how sure Mom was with Mr. Suzuki. The two seemed like a match made in heaven, even if the kitsune was more devilish than angelic.

“Okay, so I should probably let you go. You probably have some big plans with your friends tonight.”

Kenzie turned on the mental kitty video again. “Yeah, Mom. Big plans.”

“All right. Love you, baby.”

“Love you too, Mom.”

Kenzie sighed as the connection dropped and rubbed her sore cheeks. That was probably the worst magical call in the history of magical calls. She wanted to tell her Mom everything, so badly, but she didn’t want to ruin the woman’s happiness. Maybe she should give Gram a call.

Maybe.

Kenzie tried to put the conversation out of her head as she continued decorating. It wasn’t much—a fake miniature tree with cheesy ornaments, a bit of garland, and a string of lights. She’d considered leaving the Christmas lights out, worried the imp might find something more devious to do with them, but she loved the soft light they cast. They were worth it, even if it was only for one night.

She strung the lights around the mounted headboard, and just finished wrapping it around the legs of the bed like it was a suped-up car, when a knock came at her door. Kenzie checked the tablet on her desk, surprised to see it was nearly dinner time. Where had the day gone?

“Come in,” she shouted, plugging in the lights as the door pushed open.

June took a sharp intake of breath.

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