Her mouth gapes as she brings her hand to her forehead.
“So not funny, Winter. Now, just for that, we’re putting up a Christmas tree, doing the decorating thing, and having everyone over for a huge holiday dinner.”
I huff, probably out of habit more than anything, before looking at Roman. Considering what we’ve been through, the idea doesn’t seem so bad now that he’s here and we’re together.
Caleb and Rose come up.
“What’s so funny?” Rose asks.
“Oh nothing. Just the knot on Soraya’s head,” I say playfully.
Soraya pokes out her lip. “Keep it up and you’ll be baking too.”
“I’d like to see that one.” Roman smiles slyly and winks.
I point a finger at Soraya. “Not happening.”
“I’m going to leave you folks to it. It’s not been fun. And I hope we don’t have to do it again anytime soon,” Caleb says. He’s about to turn and walk away when Rose stops him.
“Hold on. I’m leaving as well, so we can split the bill on a ride.”
Caleb rubs the back of his neck. “Cool.” I’m still sensing some tension coming from him as far as I’m concerned. We’re going to need to clear the air soon; maybe have a one-on-one chat.
“Tomorrow, we need to get together and talk but today I say we get some rest. Things will be different—”
A stranger comes from nowhere and cuts Rose off before she can finish.
“Excuse me, are you Rose White?”
Rose looks at him suspiciously. “I am.”
“Then this is for you.” He hands her a letter and walks away.
We all wait patiently as she reads it.
“Umm, guys, I don’t think we’ll be getting any rest tonight. It looks like we’re being called on by the Paranormal Realms council.”
I’m not sure what that means but judging by everyone’s faces—things just got real.
The End