The Ice Twins (Royal Conquest Book 7) by Nikki Jefford

Author:Nikki Jefford [Jefford, Nikki]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-06-24T16:00:00+00:00

Back in Pinemist, rain drummed above my head like restless fingers. I woke up to dank, grayish light seeping in through my one small bedroom window. After Fraya, Melody, and I had returned to the condo, we’d found a note on the table from the twins saying they’d gone out for pizza and would be back soon. I’d taken advantage of their absence to ask Melody to open me a portal back home. She’d tried to get me to stay for one more movie night, but I’d claimed a stomachache that only an elven tincture could fix, along with excuses about double-checking the last of the reunion ball arrangements.

The event was now only three days away. My gorgeous green-and-gold gown was draped over the couch in my living room.

After getting dressed and emerging from my room to put on the kettle, I admired the dress anew, but the initial elation I’d felt at its purchase was gone, replaced by an empty ache.

I missed my friends. I missed the twins. I missed the ceaseless banter that took place in the presence of Elmrays.

California had been a beautiful dream. No more sandy beaches, sunshine, and palm trees. Worst of all, no more Reed and Ronin. How was I supposed to cut them out of my life? Then again, how could I hang out with them and ignore the urge to jump their bones? How much time would it take for the feelings to fade?

As I stared at the gown, an emptiness fell over me. I no longer cared about the reunion ball. I’d rather take a midnight stroll on the beach with Reed and Ronin or sit around in my PJs simply spending time laughing with them.

My feelings for the twins had changed. I was attracted to them. I cared about them. I missed them.

Pitberries. What would Melarue think of me if she knew I’d gotten kissy-lipped with her youngest sons? I’d always looked up to her, and I couldn’t stomach it if she thought less of me for corrupting her boys.

I made myself sweetberry tea and porridge. When I finished, the rain ceased. Even that made me sad. I was left with silence, alone in my cottage.

Why did it have to be summer?

Being passed up for the arts and crafts program no longer felt like the end of the world. I wanted to be teaching again. Keeping occupied. Smiling at the musings of my young students.

I sipped tea between bites of porridge at my tiny table adjacent to the living room. My eyes scanned the wall, working on a mental list of art projects to keep me busy in the coming weeks. The trouble was, I wasn’t feeling artsy.

Maybe my parents could use my help in Elkcan.

The thought of joining them lifted my spirits for all of three seconds before I slouched back over the table. Not only had Mother’s elemental powers passed me up, I had minus zero aptitude for sports or swordplay. Oh yeah, and I was a lousy shot.

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