"I thought you agreed to sleep over," Emma said.
Elara gave a small shrug. "I did. I was curious. Now that I know everything, I'm going back to the estate."
"Alright. See you tomorrow at the council meeting," Emma said.
They hugged. Emma stood where she was, watching as Elara climbed into the SUV. The rest of the convoy pulled out behind her, and she stayed there until the last vehicle disappeared through the gates.
"My Moonblessed one, are you planning to stand here like the Statue of Liberty until they get home?" Brandon teased, slipping his arms around Emma's waist from behind.
She turned to face him with a small pout. "I already miss my gossip buddy."
Brandon laughed softly. "Then I'll have to work overtime to earn the position of your new gossip buddy."
She laughed softly, leaned in to kiss him, then slipped her hand through his arm as they walked side by side toward the elevator.
