Chapter 26

How do you know Tru and why haven’t you told me about it?

“Party. Late,” Yu announced again.

Setting aside the nagging curiosity, Mabel sighed.

“A late appearance makes for a grand entrance, but not where my sister is concerned—and we don’t want you two in hot water. Come on. Let’s give you

As far as banquets went, this one was grander than the one he was used to in his court, but far less intimate, as everyone was in attendance and the event spiraled from a warm welcome to just his folks hanging out in groups and eating their hearts out. He carefully selected plates of food for Brian and Yu, warning them not to accept food offered vocally by others. Her eyes lit up.

“That’s in the books,” she said. “They say that once you eat a magic offered feast, you are magically bound to him and his home and can never find your way out.”

“I’m sorry to burst your bubble, sweetheart, but we don’t need to offer you food for that. I’m just being cautious of poison and ingredients that might not sit w