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several of the portraits around the king’s palace. They are the most exquisite flowers, recognized by the way they glow. I just know it would make him so happy to hold an Elska rose in his hand again. I’ve not had much luck, but you’re closer to the flora than any of us.”
    “I would be honored,” Cupid said. He was touched Rudy had tasked him with something of such importance. Rudy was right. As part winter faery, Cupid was naturally drawn to flora, his connection greater than that of his brethren. His elf brethren, on the other hand, had a stronger connection with fauna than Cupid, especially the bigger creatures.
    Rudy’s smile warmed Cupid. “I knew I could count on you.” He turned to Blitz. “Will you accompany him? I don’t know where the journey will lead, and I’d feel better knowing you’re with him.”
    Blitz gave a stern nod. “You don’t even have to ask. Of course.”
    “Thank you, my friends. Do be careful.” Rudy finished his drink before giving them each a hug. He ran off to his next adventure, his hair soon but a bright red dot on the horizon.
    “Are you sure, Blitz?”
    “Of course I’m sure. I have no intention of letting you go out there on your own. Who knows where the quest for this flower might lead? If this rose can’t be found in Winter Wonderland or North Pole City, who knows where we’ll have to go?”
    “You’re right.” Cupid finished his cocoa and stood. “Thank you.” His journey would be far more pleasant with Blitz at his side. He was grateful for Blitz’s wonderful company. “I think I know where to start. There’s a kindly old dwarf just outside the Enchanted Woods, in a little village. My mother used to purchase seeds from her, and they would talk about flowers for hours over tea. Perhaps she can tell us where we might find the Elska roses.” Now that he thought about it…. “Perhaps we should pack for our journey in case it takes us farther than we anticipate.”
    “Good idea. I’ll call us a sleigh.”
    Cupid followed Blitz out of the warm shop and into the snow. It was busier than usual that morning, with sleighs whizzing by occupied by elves hurrying here and there. A flurry of snow fell from the sky, soft flakes that tickled Cupid’s nose. Jack was in good spirits these days, and it reflected in the snowfall.
    The task he’d been given by Rudy was daunting, but Cupid was determined to find the Elska rose. Cupid loved flowers. He remembered his mother’s beautiful gardens. How often he would sit in awe as she frosted over petals with the greatest of care. Although Jack did have an artistic eye and created the most beautiful ice fractals, the Prince of Frost could hardly see to every leaf and petal. That’s where winter faeries like his mother came in.
    “What are you thinking of?” Blitz held out a hand, calling for a sleigh, and one quickly pulled up. Cupid thanked Blitz for helping him in.
    “Hmm?”
    After Blitz directed the driver to the Rein Dear Estates, he turned his attention back to Cupid. “You were lost in thought, and you had a wistful smile on your face.”
    “Oh, I was thinking of my mother. How she used to love her garden and bringing winter to the flowers.”
    Blitz nodded. Everyone was familiar with the work of winter faeries. It was greatly admired. “Such detail. I’ll bet she had very skillful hands. Like you.”
    “Me?” Cupid looked down at his hands. He’d never really thought about his hands before.
    “Yes. You’re very good with your hands.”
    Blitz took Cupid’s hands in his, and Cupid felt his cheeks grow warm. Cupid was quite certain he’d never felt this strange warmth at Blitz’s touch before. They held hands when they danced, but they were wearing gloves at the time. It was hardly the first time they’d touched, but this feeling was certainly new.
    Blitz placed his hand next to Cupid’s. “See, I have big clumsy fingers. But you, no matter what you do, your hands work deftly, and your touch is