Book Four: Chapter 155

Well, almost the last. Beth had stopped to wait for him.

“You look very pretty,” he told her, his mouth suddenly dry.

“Thanks,” she said. “This whole thing kind of reminds me of prom. Everyone dressing up for a night of dancing and fun with friends. Takes me back a bit.”

“I never went to my prom. And even if I had...” he contemplated the portal for a moment. “Then I bet this is going to be way more fun.”

“I agree. Shall we?” She crooked her arm out for him to take, and just as he was about to slide his arm through hers, Tink appeared through the portal.

“Husband too slow,” she declared, then grabbed him by the hand and pulled him through.

Laughing, he allowed her to lead him into the centaur’s village. The yurts had all been decorated with floral arrangements, and tall tables had been set out for the centaurs to eat and drink at. A table had been set up on a platform that would allow Mike and the others to sit at eye level with the tribe, and he w