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then.”
    Benny felt a chill in her stomach. “Why the time constraint?”
    “I have a date to act as a proxy in a negotiation with a dragon. I have to be in Sumac Heart City by the full moon.”
    Benny sat down and put her head in her hands. “Okay. Tell me what we need.”
    “Well, knowing your mother, we have access to the first two dozen ingredients. The unicorn horn and dragon skin will be tricky.”
    Benny shook her head. “We have some. Show me the list.”
    Minerva quickly jotted down the list and divided it into animal and herbal matter. “Here you go. I have the ones I ticked off here.” She pointed to a pile of herbs and vials in the centre of the table.
    “Are the quantities enough?”
    “Oh yeah. Most of this only requires a token of the herb to act as a focus. As you know, my magic focuses on intent, not in strong arming the result.”
    “It’s why you were the first person I thought of. Thank you so much for helping.”
    “It is fine. I love a good puzzle, and I love your parents. They were the first folks to not bat an eye at my growth spurt. Your mom just gave me an extra serving of everything.” Minerva’s eyes got a little misty as she smiled at the memory.
    Benny put her hand on Minerva’s arm. She rested her head on her friend’s shoulder. Minerva had gone from the smallest in the class to the tallest in the class in the course of eighteen months. Her body had been wracked with pain, and she ate constantly. Minerva’s mother had come to Benny’s in search of help for her daughter. Lenora had worked up a daily dose that would help Minerva’s body grow to its full potential. No one had any idea that there was any extranatural in the bloodline until she finished growing.
    “Well, Benny, if you are up for it, let’s go into the greenhouse and pick out what we need from your mother’s stores.”
    Benny nodded, looked down and made a face. “Let me change.”
    She cast a quick spell and cleaned herself up as well as put on a bra and new shirt from her room.
    Smith came in with Freddy, and they paused. “Benny, you look...”
    Freddy winced. “Eyes, Benny.”
    With a deep breath, she pushed her demon back inside and brushed her hands on her thighs. “Better?”
    Smith nodded. “Better. Where are the others?”
    “Argyle is restoring himself and Tremble is snoring. I snuck out while they were unconscious.”
    Smith scowled. “You were in bed with both of them?”
    Minerva blushed and cleared her throat. “I will be waiting outside the greenhouse.”
    Freddy grinned. “Come on, Benny, tell all.”
    “Argyle feels like cool sheets, and Tremble starts as a snuggler who rolls to his back the moment he is out. All we did was sleep. Tremble wanted to start something, but even he wouldn’t make a move in front of Argyle.” She sighed and patted Smith on the cheek. “We slept. I needed it.”
    He pressed his forehead to hers and inhaled. “Fair enough.”
    “You just sniffed me to see if I had had sex with your partners.” She whispered it against his cheek.
    “Yes. You didn’t.” He sighed. “How is this going to work?”
    “We are going to take turns. I will be with you, with them, and I promise to keep all things equal while we are together.” She smiled and patted his shoulder.
    “Seriously? All of us?” He looked so hopeful.
    She sighed. “Not at the same time, but yes. I don’t play favourites, and as Freddy can tell you, I have a knack for knowing what I need. I need all of you.”
    Freddy’s hand was over her mouth, but she nodded and mumbled, “She does know what she needs.”
    Benny stroked his cheek and gave him a quick peck. “I will see you later. Now, we have to get my parents back. You go for a nap and I will be with Minerva. Freddy can watch me. She doesn’t need sleep.”
    Freddy saluted sharply. “I have this covered, Smith. Get going. There are a dozen rooms upstairs. Take one and sleep. We need to be at our best.”
    Benny smiled softly as Smith