Chapter 55

FLASHBACK TO A DAY AGO

“Goddess! It's been ages, Princess Ruby! Please come in. To what do I owe this visit?” he asked, his voice full of surprise.

I looked back warily, and once I confirmed again that we were alone, I turned back to him and motioned to the door. “Let's go inside first.”

He nodded his head and entered his house first, moving to give me room to walk in. His parlor was small but cozy and felt like home. My nose picked up on the scents of lavender, roses, and a distinct hint of baby powder. How old was the little boy now?

On the wall to the left were frames of him and his mate. She was slightly bent, and from the twitch of her cheeks, I could tell she had been smiling while he had his arms wrapped around her waist. Next to the frame was one of them and their boy. He had the same blonde hair as the mother, and that was all I could see from where I stood. Below them was another frame of a much older boy, more likely a toddler. From his stance, it looked like he was still l