A small smile appeared on his handsome face. “Ah, Peri, with lives as long as ours, I feel quite certain our paths will cross again.” With that, Peri held out her arms for each of her comrades to touch and then flashed them from the djinn’s home. They reappeared in Peri’s living room. “Do you want me and Sorin to return to the pixie realm?” Elle asked her. “Yes, but I’m tired and you all look like you’ve been trampled by wild pigs. You’re exhausted and need rest. We will all get a good night’s sleep and then tomorrow I will take you back.” She didn’t wait for any arguments they might have for her. She had a mate waiting on her and she missed him. Peri flashed to her room and found Lucian standing at the window looking out into the night. She took a minute to appreciate his exquisite f