“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.”

a song?” Piper asked in

that all

know what to say. Thank you seems so

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

Piper asked

think men are just smarter about

“Maybe not all men.”

our men,” Cass said

Zephyr hers even though they were getting married. “Is Neo smarter

he told us he was bringing you to dinner. It took Zephyr considerably longer than a

argue with

with you

than. He may not love me, but he wants me and really

do love

“So much.”

he’ll learn to trust in love by living with it and the positive results of it on a daily

you. Ditto Neo about the love of a special woman, even though I’ve just recently become convinced he’s

laugh was sweet and light. “Don’t worry. He

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