An Atlanta Braves baseball cap held his shaggy hair back out of his face but didn’t hide the twinkle in his eyes at the sight of his sister and her ...riends drinking in the living room. ‘Jill, Avery, nice to see you. Hope you had a Merry Christmas. Shelly, these are Cass’s friends, or as I like to call them, bad influences. Ladies, this is Shelly.’ Aaron left the petite blonde sulking in the doorway and swooped down to plant a kiss on each girl’s cheek. He paused to look curiously at Jill’s. I leaned forward and said, "I'd return the gesture, but I'm not certain how you feel about sneakers." She giggled but I was serious. I really wanted to return the favor.For some reason the sound of the bell at the opening of the door caught my attention. I turned and saw another young woman walk in and step up to the counter. I only got a look at her profile, but she seemed to be just as beautiful as Renée. And where Renée reminded me of an undiscovered model, this young woman looked good in a. This one and the other as well as a few others even more so. Honor is everything, break it and die. That is all there is."Linda again looked to Grawl, who sat up straighter to show pride in the words his son's mate had used."Before I answer your questions, let me begin by telling you a story."Many, many years ago this planet was home to more than just humans. Elves, fairies, gnomes, dwarves and many others came here, from their homes, by way of special doorways."The doorways (or portals as they. Next day I wakened early. After a shower and shave I dressed quickly(for me that is) in my maroon velvet outfit (slacks instead of skirt)and was making up my face when the maid slipped into the room."Pardon me, Ma'am. I thought you would still be in bed. I wondered ifyou were ready for morning coffee." That's all right, Celeste. I thought I would go downstairs forbreakfast, if you would tell me where it is served."Following her directions I proceeded downstairs, slightly nervous aboutnot having.