Page 31 of Mytho Investigations: Side Stories

Mason laughed and sipped his beer. “No.” And he couldn’t say why. “Is your work relationship with him going to be an issue?”

Jordan shook his head. “As long as he’s treating you right, I don’t have a problem.”

“He is. I haven’t been this happy in a long time.”

“I’m guessing Vlash being at your place is the reason why Katie’s been going to see Lekso…” Jordan nodded and smiled. “And you’re the reason why that relationship is no longer an issue.”

“He’s worried about the lifespan lineup.”

“As am I. You’re not?”

Mason shook his head. “He’s two hundred and sixty-six, and we don’t know the consequences of the collapse on Elvish lifespans. It’s a chance we’re taking.” And if they were still together in twenty years’ time, it was going to look as though he had a hot young thing on his arm, although Vlash had taken great pains to point out the creases at the corners of his eyes and other small wrinkles that he claimed shouldn’t be there at his age. Mason had introduced him to the wonders of moisturizer.

“What are you going to do with this place?”

Mason looked around the living room at the place he rented. “I never wanted to rent. I wanted to buy, so I think that’s what I’m going to do.”

“You’re not about to take on a pittance lease with Vlash, are you?”

Mason laughed. “No, neither of us has the time or skills for that. But I have started looking at places that are closer to Creature Hollow.”

And not only because the houses were more affordable. He wanted to be closer to his friends. And to Vlash.

Because a little part of him suspected Vlash was the one, but five years ago, Vlash hadn’t been ready, and neither had he, if he was being honest. He was glad the magic at the wedding had brought them together for one night.

Noah and Pan get their story in Magic and other Mishaps.