“Pumped for tonight?” Elisha's voice came through the phone.

“Sure as hell I am,” Luca replied, his voice laced with mock enthusiasm. “Who knows? Maybe this is the night I find my mate. Yayyy.”

“Maybe. Maybe not,” Elisha's voice filtered out of the phone.

“You sound excited. Did you…”

“I sure did. I'm bringing her to the festival. I'd like for you to meet her.”

“Can't wait.”

Luca turned as his door opened, closing with a soft thud. “I'll see you then. The ...