SHADOW

“Oh,” they gushed as I showed them the massive stone on my engagement ring.

“Oh, my goodness.” Aira’s tiny eyes grew big. “What a huge rock from a huge man with a huge—”

“Don’t.” Zarah pressed a finger on Aira’s lips.

“Oh, yeah. Their hearing.”

“You deserve it, Shadow.” Kindra inspected the ring, and it glittered in the sun.

The pool was calling me, but they enjoyed gossip more than getting wet in the pool.

“When is the wedding? I want to make sure I ...