Clarice POV
It's still surreal to be here at the castle surrounded by fae. I was a little shocked when Simone asked us to return to the kingdom to have dinner with her father, Jared, and Noreen. I hope that he stays true to his word. I know how it feels to miss out on time with your father. Speaking of my father, he looks like he is a goldfish in a bowl as we make our way through the castle. Both women and men pass us by with iridescent wings. "Evie, are you sure I'm not dreaming," he whispers to my mother.
I giggle and Nick pulls me tight to his side. "I think seeing the fairies is even more of a shock for your dad than learning you were marrying Santa Claus," he says into my ear. "I think you're right." We are led into a huge banquet hall with a long table set up in the middle. As soo
