“Neo said Zephyr’s inviting his own family,” Cass said, unaware of Piper’s cynical thoughts. “Neither of us even knew he was still in touch with them.”

“His relationship with his mom is pretty complicated.” Zephyr had taken Neo out to lunch and told his best friend the truth of his past, so Piper didn’t have to sidestep the issue, but she didn’t want to get into it too deeply, either.

Cass whistled softly. “You can say that again. I’m not sure, but I think Neo might have been better off losing his mom to an overdose than to a better life. That had to do a real number of Zephyr’s ability to trust.”

To love, as well, but Piper wasn’t getting into that. “Between our two families, there will be less than two dozen guests. You’ll be okay with that, won’t you?”

“I am.” The satisfaction and shy pride in Cass’s voice was a truly lovely sound. “My agoraphobia is so much better now. I’m not about to book a concert tour, but my new agent isn’t pressing for one, either.”

Piper laughed.

Then silence fell for several seconds. It wasn’t an uncomfortable silence, but she felt like she wasn’t supposed to break it.

“I wanted to offer to play at your wedding, if you’d like.”

“Are you serious? I thought you didn’t perform anymore.”

“It’s not a performance, it’s a gift. I’m…” Cass’s voice trailed off then she took an audible breath. “I’m working on a song for you both.”

in composing us a song?”

that all

know what to say.

to do it. Zee helped Neo see what was important and stopped the

Piper asked in

are just smarter about other

“Maybe not all men.”

definitely our men,” Cass

sure she considered Zephyr hers even though they were getting married.

bringing you to dinner. It took Zephyr considerably longer than a single comment to

can’t argue with

okay with you two?” Cass asked

He may not love me, but he wants me and really wants me to be the mother of

do love

“So much.”

like you. Maybe he’ll learn to

certainly hoping that was the case. “Thank you. Ditto Neo about the love of a special woman, even though I’ve

was sweet and light. “Don’t worry. He

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