After our announcement, and the most and only erotic experience I ever had, we ate and danced. The Trio took turns dancing with me and also made sure that at least one of them was beside me all night long. The Hags kept their distance, but I still felt their icy gazes. Normally, I would ignore it, however, after all I have been through, and the fact that this is my party, I am going to put them in their place. I look at The Trio, “Follow me.”

Eyes full of concern, Conner said, “Avery, ...