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“He’s been doing a fine job of it,” I said with a smile.

“Fine enough, but you must look like a queen,” Halo said. “You need your hair done and your dress fit just right. When we get back to the kingdom we’ll have to get servants situated. We can’t keep using magic to dress and feed ourselves. We need to save our spells and energy for growing crimson pitaya and restoring…oh so many things.” She rolled her eyes at all the daunting tasks that lay ahead of us.

“Let’s just focus on getting dressed. The rest will come,” I said, trying to calm her a little. “Did you receive garments, too?” I asked as Halo sifted through the dresses I’d hung up in the wardrobe that were sent to me by Queen Nadine.

“I did, and they are just as beautiful as these. I never thought agreeing to help you raise Onyx Rah would have so many perks.” Her joyful voice squeaked a little.

“Neither did I,” I told her as I slipped out of my night dress.

“Wait! Lex is still in the room,” Halo hissed, looking horrified.

“He’s