Midlife Magic Cocktail Club: The Complete Series by Annabel Chase

Midlife Magic Cocktail Club: The Complete Series by Annabel Chase

Author:Annabel Chase [Chase, Annabel]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Red Palm Press LLC
Published: 2021-07-30T22:00:00+00:00


Chapter 17

Kate stood in her kitchen and studied the recipes on her list. “I need more sandalwood.”

“Got it.” Libbie handed her an open container.

Julie inhaled the scent. “I love the smell. What’s it for?”

“Inspiration, wisdom, and wishes,” Kate said.

Rebecca nodded. “Seems appropriate.”

Julie eyed Kate. “Did you ever figure out what the magic in your original cocktail was?”

“According to my research, it was the power of success,” Kate said. “Obviously it worked out, but I don’t understand how. Libbie’s magic helped people. Why was mine such a shit show?”

Rebecca pinched her cheek. “Because you, my darling Kate, have been helping people your entire life. The magic you experienced was about helping you for a change.”

“By dragging me through the wringer.” Kate mixed the first cocktail, paying careful attention to the measurements. If she wanted to give these women their best shot at success, that meant not screwing up the recipe.

“Hey, your wart is gone, isn’t it?” Libbie asked good-naturedly.

Rebecca splayed her hands on the island. “The universe had to get your attention somehow.”

Kate smiled wryly. “I think it worked.”

Lucas pirouetted into the kitchen wearing a red curly wig and fairy wings. “I don’t know who I’m supposed to be.”

Kate laughed. “Ava will tell you. She likes to make up her own characters.” He reached for a cube of cheese and she smacked his hand away. “These are for my guests.”

“You would deprive your husband of a single piece of cheese?” He clucked his tongue.

Kate picked up the cube and tossed it so that he caught it in his mouth.

“I think what you’re doing is great,” Lucas said.

She arched an eyebrow. “Even though there’s no money involved?”

“There’s money involved,” he said. “We’re just donating it instead of earning it. We’re sharing the wealth.”

“I’m sharing more than wealth,” Kate said. She was sharing herself—her authentic self and all her experiences. Not just the ones that made her successful, but also the ones that made her scared and vulnerable.

“Are you sure you don’t want me to take the kids out?” Lucas asked.

“No, they’ll be good. Just try to keep your shenanigans upstairs.”

He smirked. “What? You don’t think the ladies will want a glimpse of your fairy husband?” He flapped his sparkling green wings.

“I’m sure they’d find you very appealing.”

The other women laughed.

“Britney!” Ava yelled from upstairs. “Can you come back now? I found a skirt for you.”

Kate laughed. “I guess she decided on a name for you.”

“Duty calls.” He leaned across the counter and kissed Kate on the lips before dancing out of the kitchen.

“Still a hunk after all these years,” Libbie said.

Kate’s chest tightened with emotion as she watched him disappear around the corner. She was so relieved they were back on track as a couple. The whole family would benefit from a strong marriage, although Ava’s costumes seemed to be benefitting the most right now.

By the time the doorbell rang, Kate felt ready. She smoothed the front of her dress and crossed the foyer to greet her guests. They were arriving together on a shuttle arranged by the organization.



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