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My pulse pounded. I let go of the rail and grabbed my wrist.
    “I mean, if you ever need anyone to talk to about your dreams, I’m here and waiting.” She turned back around and continued as if nothing had just happened. “Every guest house has a bedroom or two, depending on the size rented, along with a bathroom and a small refrigerator. Plus an amazing balcony.” She stood at the top of the steps with her back to me and her gaze crossed in front of her. “I was very happy with the outcome. The Order of Elders were very accommodating.”
    “Wow.” My jaw dropped. “Spectacular.”
    “There isn’t a bad view from any of the ten tree house options.” Amethyst opened the door and let us in.
    The little house was decorated very romantically. A large fluffy couch and chairs along with fancy French chic furniture. The bedroom was just as fancy with the off-white décor and the four-poster King bed was draped in sheer curtains and dangling lights.
    “A good night’s sleep is guaranteed here.” Her eyes lit when she smiled. She whispered, “Magic.”
    Meowl, meowl, hiss. Mr. Prince Charming darted out the door and down the steps.
    Amethyst straightened tall and stuck her chin in the air. Her eyes lowered.
    “I guess that is my clue to leave. I’ve overextended myself. Mr. Prince Charming is good at letting me know.” I felt I needed to make excuses for his sudden ill behavior, but the words of Bella sang in my memory. Listen to Mr. Prince Charming.
    “Yes.” She stood on the balcony. “I’m sure you can find your way back to town.”
    “Thank you for showing me around. It’s truly lovely.” Slowly I walked down the steps and didn’t look back. If I did, I knew her stare would run through my veins.
    Maybe my little visit didn’t do anything for the tension.

 
    Chapter Six
    I was pleasantly surprised to see A Charming Cure’s shelves were practically empty. Faith had sold almost all the premade potions. She was such a natural at sales.
    “You have been busy.” I smiled on the outside, but inwardly groaned when I saw how much I was going to have to make in the late hours of the night. The ceremony for me to resign as Village President and hand it over to Petunia would go well into the night. There was no way I would have time in the morning to get all the potions made.
    Still, I wasn’t complaining. It was a good day. All I had to do was up my production to double what I thought I needed. Plus I could store them in the little room off the back where I kept a refrigerator and a couch for late nights such as the one I was going to have tonight.
    “You have been gone a while.” Faith pointed to the clock on the wall. “You have so many repeat customers.” She pointed over to one long-time customer, Adeline.
    “Adeline!” I was delighted to see her.
    She was my link to the outside world I grew up in. She was the owner of the Piggly Wiggly in Locust Grove, Kentucky, my hometown where I’d lived with Darla. Oscar had lived across the street. In fact, his first job was with the Locust Grove Police. This was all before we knew we were spiritualists.
    His parents were also spiritualists, making him a wizard. He was much better with a gun than a wand. Either way he was devilishly handsome.
    “You look great.” I put my arms around her. She gave me a quick hug.
    “You look a little tired.” She took a good look at me before she jumped up and squealed. “Oh my God! Is that what I think it is?”
    She pulled my hand up to her face. Her jaw dropped. My mom’s diamond sparkled. I couldn’t stop myself from smiling. I felt like a schoolgirl.
    “You and Mr. Hotty?” She referred to Oscar.
    I didn’t have to answer. The smile on my face said more than words ever could.
    “Wow! I’ve not been here in awhile, but last time I was, Oscar was dating someone else.” She reminded me of unhappier times.
    “Things change.” My shoulders lifted. “Say, what’s going on with you?”
    “Not much. I wanted to