Book Three: Chapter 28

“Really? Just like that?” He could see it now, a spark of hope in her dark eyes.

Mike shrugged. “Seems to me that the house is home to plenty of things that don’t have homes of their own. I’m not certain if there’s a rule or a limit to it. We can check with Naia, but as long as she approves, you don’t have to stay out here in the woods all the time.”

“Oh Mike, thank you!” Zel wrapped her arms around him, pulling him in for a tight embrace. Mike’s face was pinned directly between her breasts, and he was suddenly aware of how full and warm they felt.

“I cah breef.” Mike tapped Zel on the elbow after several heavenly seconds passed.

“Oh, sorry!” Zel released him. Mike took a deep breath, grateful for the influx of oxygen. “You have no idea how happy this makes me.”

“On some level, I think I do.” Mike winked at her and continued up the path, the centaur following close behind. He made it only a few more steps before his legs fell out from beneath him. This