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ran to get ready for her date. It was a set of tights again, a light shirt and a wrap sweater to guard against the chill in the air.
    A nice set of boots completed her ensemble and she grabbed a jacket by the door as she waited for the bell to ring. Her hair was flowing free. She realized that despite the date with Alexi, she really wanted to be with Michael. When the doorbell finally rang, she almost jumped out of her skin. She gave herself a few deep breaths and then moved to the door. “Long time no see."
    "Indeed. I have this for you.” He extended his hand and in it was a jewellery box.
    She opened it with trembling fingers, then startled herself into a giggle. It was a charm bracelet, all in silver, with tiny charms hanging from it with all manner of Halloween themes. Pumpkins, spider webs, itty bitty brooms, miniature witches, all clustered around with tiny bells. It was adorable. She immediately wanted to put it on. Fumbling with the bracelet, she tried and failed to get the catch to stick.
    Finally Michael offered, “May I?” He had it latched onto her left wrist in seconds, but then he stroked her pulse point with his thumb. “Do you like it?"
    "I love it. It's gorgeous. Thank you.” She reached up to kiss him and only surfaced when he grabbed her shoulders and set her back.
    "It is time to leave or we will miss the party."
    He sounded smug and she couldn't blame him. If she thought that Alexi was a good kisser, Michael put him to shame. She had almost come just from a fully clothed kiss. Whew.
    "Okay. To your steed then?"
    "Indeed, Rybok awaits.” He wasn't kidding. The black horse with blue flames for eyes was waiting on her front lawn. Right next to the Haunted House sign. What would the neighbours think? Oh, wait. They would just think that it was promo for her opening weekend.
    Michael helped her up onto the steed's back and leaped up behind her. Then he turned their ride and they were off into the woods behind her house. She clung to the horse's mane with tense fingers before finally yielding to the pressure of Michael's hands. He wrapped his arms around her and held her securely as they travelled.
    Magic. She could feel it in the air. It called to her and she finally asked, “What kind of party is it?"
    "It is the fairy Faire. All manner of local creatures have gathered to hold an Olde-Tyme Faire in your honour."
    "Oh, wow.” She leaned forward and smacked herself for not dressing more like a lady. “For me? Really?"
    "Indeed. The creatures are honoured to have you with them. Your magic amongst them will be payment enough.” He gave her a small hug and then they were in the thick of tents, fires and wooden dancing floors. A paddock had been set aside for steeds and that is where Rybok took them. They dismounted and Michael held Tara up until her legs would as his steed trotted off to be with other steeds of the Wild Hunt.
    "Tara!” The bright squeal could only belong to one being and that being was bearing down on her with amazing speed.
    "Caro!” The two ladies squealed in unison and then collided in a hug and a burst of magic that blew through the Faire and set torches alight. In that hug Caro told her all that she needed to know. She was happy, Axom was kind and she was enjoying Silverwood, though she did miss Tara, she was looking forward to seeing her soon.
    A normal human may not have picked up on all that just from a hug, but they were not ordinary, normal or even human anymore. They were women and best friends. Nothing else mattered.
    "Caro. Let's party!"
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Chapter Seven
    The Faire was incredible—vendors hawking enchanted wares, dancing, food, love potions, potions for illness, luck and forgetfulness. The creatures themselves were vaguely humanoid. Goblins, elves, fairies, trolls and an ogre who was trying to line dance took up the majority of the dance floor.
    Tara longed to join them, but she was here on a date with Michael and she would not cheat him by