Book Seven: Chapter 221

Lily smacked her lips and looked at the mermaid. “You,” she said, pointing a finger at the princess. “You’re forgiven. As for you two.” Her hand swept around to point at Ratu and Beth. Beth’s eyes were wide as she fought to hold back a laugh. Ratu covered her mouth with one hand, her eyes filled with mirth. “I can tell you’re trying not to laugh.”

At those words, Beth broke first, followed by Ratu. Mike sat up on the mattress, holding back a laugh of his own as Lily scowled at the other women with her arms crossed.

“We knew you weren’t hurt,” Beth countered. “You can’t fault us for finding it a little funny.”

“Oh?” Lily cocked her head and looked down at Beth. “So as long as it didn’t hurt me, it’s fine?”

“Please, demon. Your body was built to take a pounding.” Ratu rolled her eyes and then looked at Leilani. “She’s always dramatic like this.”

“Me? Dramatic? Please.” Lily knelt down next to Mike and smirked. “What do you say, Romeo? You up for a little