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so she smiled and said, “Fae babies gestate fully in two and a half months.”
    “Wow, that’s great for fae mothers. Carrying a child for nine months is a drag, or at least that’s what I’ve been told.”
    She nodded and laughed. “Little Jacqueline is very strong.” She put her arm around Aedus’ waist and leaned against him, her love for her mate so overpowering that I could feel their magic pulsing around them without having to tap into the ley lines at all. The magic in Faerie was so palpably thick that you took it in with every breath, actually absorbing it through your pores directly into your bloodstream. It was a heady experience and could become slightly addictive for some.
    Aedus smiled proudly. “Philladre and I are going to have a ceremony to bind us together. Will you come with Garrett to be a part of i t? You will be honored guests.”
    My eyes widened with excitement. “Yes, of co urse, why are you even asking? If you didn’t invite us I’d find some way to crash the party anyway.” They laughed as we hugged each other. Other fae passed by, looking at us with smiling faces. Some of them placed a hand on their heart as they nodded at me, and as they completed the motion, a magical swell washed over my body, leaving me slightly breathless.
    Philladre answered my unspoken question. “They show you great respect with th e gesture. They accept you as a—well, practically as a fae. Because of what you did for Aedus, and the unexpected gift of my pregnancy, they no longer see you simply as a powerful ally, but more like an adopted citizen of Faerie.
    “Even with the demon blood?” While being guarded by a demon during my kidnapping, I’d discovered that my materna l grandmother was a full-blood demon. This was why I was able to learn to travel the magical ley lines just as the fae do. Isaiah had been a hard, but fair task master, his teachings the reason I was able to escape from Kennet at all. In return I had given him Lord Kennet, to take to the Demon Realm before he was to stand trial for his crimes against the fae. Kennet had summoned Isaiah, and demons despised being used as slaves by the fae. I imagined that Kennet wasn't enjoying himself too much these days.
    Aedus spoke up. “Surprisingly, yes. Most of us have lived long enough to understand that a being’s worth is determined by their actions and not their bloodline. You and Garrett are allies and friends. Our people trust you both, something that doesn’t come naturally to us. We tend to hold ourselves apart, for survival but also as we are commanded by our Queen.”
    “I’ve heard of the dread Queen. Will I ever meet her?”
    “ I hope that you never have that privilege, Jacqueline.” Aedus’ expression had turned grim. "She is not a tolerant being."
    Philladre smiled, trying to lighten the mood. “Some of our people have approached us to see if you’d be willing to ‘heal’ the m the way you ‘healed’ Aedus.” Her eyes glittered mischievously as I shook my head.
    “I really don’t think I had anything to do with the baby.” I glanced at Aedus who was on the verge of laughing. “I swear , I was only healing your mind.” I scowled at them both, starting to feel anxious. “I’m not some fae fertility doctor.”
    “Still, the coincidence is astonishing.” They looked at me intently, making me think that they might actually agree with the oth ers.
    “ Aedus, you can’t really think…”
    He interrupted me by clasping my hands and grinning, his handsome features lighting up as he chuckled. “Forgive us for having a little fun with you. I solemnly promise not to bring it up again.”They nodded to me with a hand on their hearts as I shook my head and smiled good-naturedly at their joke. Aedus wrapped an arm around Philladre’s waist and pulled her playfully against him. “We’ll speak to you soon about all the arrangements for our ceremony. Have a safe journey home, Jacqueline.” They disappeared, and a second