Pixified

by Sheryl Winters

Something about the way Braden stares at her, has me wanting to cheer. He looks at her like my Wulfar looks at me!

  Tessa has a mate. It was the curse messing her up. All she has to do is get the courage to kiss him and it will dissipate completely.

  “Need some help cleaning up? I’ve got some free time.” He tweaks Tessa’s ponytail.

  The sudden warmth in the room has me missing Wulfar. I need a hug from him, from a man who is always true to his word. Someone who loves me and isn’t a cheating weasel. I also need some clothes. “I probably should get going. I’ve left Wulfar with the twins long enough. I’ll pop in tomorrow and help you with anything else you need.”

  “You, um...go on, Fhina. I mean. I’ve got Braden. Err, I mean, he’s here to help.” Tessa blushes crimson, but she’s still smiling.

  “Need a ride home?” Wichara asks at the door. “I can drive your car home and take a stick back.” She reaches for the ancient broomstick leaning against the outside door. The swarm of blue and green parakeets follow along cheerfully behind her.

  It’s sunny outside. The type of sunshine that make you want to go for long slow walks with the ones you love. Something tells me Tessa will find the courage to kiss her Braden.

  If not, we’ll enlist the help of Wichara, because whether she’s aware of it or not, she’s a witch who knows how to weave a spell.