by Young, Mila
“You know I’d do anything for you,” I said.
She ran over and drew me into a tight hug, her citrus and vanilla perfume bathing me. “Thanks. And I’ve always got your back too.”
“Sure do!” I giggled, and Bee broke away.
“Okay, I’ve got to go. Dad’s finishing one of his new inventions, and I promised to be his assistant. See you tomorrow? I’ll come in the morning?” Bee asked.
“Nah, I’ll pop over to your place,” I suggested. “You’re always saying I spend too much time in the woods instead of society.” For the past week, I’d been preparing a paste for her dad, who suffered from joint aches, and planned to finish it tonight to surprise him tomorrow.
Bee hugged me once more and kissed my cheek. She whispered in my ear. “Penis.” With a giggle she picked up her satchel from the counter and strolled outside with a wave at Santos before vanishing down the dirt track through the woods.
Santos returned inside. “Yes, I’ll watch the place while you’re gone. And I promise I won’t make any tea pouches and only take orders if anyone needs one.”
“You know me too well.” I took my coat and bag from the back. Looked like I was making a last-minute trip into the woods. Yet trepidation sat on my shoulders, reminding me of Mr. No Pants’ words about the wolves at war. So I grabbed a new bottle of citrus bane mixed with water. The spray would deter any predator coming near me, and when sprayed in anyone’s eyes, it made them temporarily blind, giving me time to escape.
About Mila Young
Mila Young tackles everything with the zeal and bravado of the fairytale heroes she grew up reading about. She slays monsters, real and imaginary, like there's no tomorrow. By day she rocks a keyboard as a marketing extraordinaire. At night she battles with her might pen-sword, creating fairytale retellings, and sexy ever after tales. In her spare time, she loves pretending she's a mighty warrior, walks on the beach with her dogs, cuddling up with her cats, and devouring every fantasy tale she can get her pinkies on.
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