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to steep. She glanced at the clock.
    “It’s been three minutes,” she murmured.
    “I can’t look, yet,” Chel whispered. “What if it’s negative? What if there’s no baby?”
    “What if it’s positive?” Brenna countered.
    “Will you look for me?” Chel asked. “Please?”
    “Of course,” Brenna said and, giving her best friend’s hand a squeeze, she headed down the hall toward the bathroom.
    Her heart pounded fast and furious, and her palms were sweaty. Lord, you would think this was her pregnancy test with how she was reacting to it. She took a deep, calming breath and shoved open the door. The stick was lying on the sink and, stepping inside, she glanced over to read it.
    “Chel?” she called.
    “Right here,” her friend said from the doorway, making Brenna jump. “Sorry,” Chel offered with a small smile. “I didn’t want to check, but I couldn’t sit and wait, either.” She nodded toward the test. “What’s it say?”
    “Maybe you better sit down,” Brenna cautioned.
    “Oh, God, it’s negative,” Chel said and dropped down on the closed toilet seat.
    Brenna just looked at her then slowly shook her head, a smile blossoming on her lips. She watched her friend’s face change, saw the glow begin and felt her own heart swell. Chel’s hands dropped to her stomach.
    “It’s positive?”
    “It’s positive,” Brenna confirmed.
    “I’m having a baby,” Chel whispered with awe.
    “You’re having a baby,” Brenna agreed with a laugh.
    “I have to call Chuck. I have to…” Chel trailed off and stood. Her whole face lit up with the smile that settled on her lips. “I’m going to have a baby.”
    Brenna nodded. “Yes, you are.”
    Then they grabbed each other and shrieked, laughing and crying then laughing some more. Brenna couldn’t help but think about the spell cast in the moonlight. Chel had lit a candle and read a spell to have her marriage blessed with a baby. Brenna had asked for love but had been unable to pick between Scott, Travis and Kyle. Thankfully, she still didn’t have to choose between them. She got to have all of them. And Chel was pregnant.
    Maybe there was magic out there in the universe.
    Thank you she silently offered as she and Chel left the bathroom. They headed back to the kitchen and the hot tea that awaited them. Something caught Brenna’s gaze, and she glanced back, watching as a candle flickered to life on the counter behind them. The soft glow seemed to dance in celebration before slowly sputtering out, leaving a trail of smoke and the subtle scent of apples behind. Maybe there was such a thing as magic after all.

About the Author
    Lacey Thorn spends her days in small town Indiana, the proud mother of three. When she is not busy with one of them, she can be found typing away on her computer keyboard or burying her nose in a good book. Like every woman, she knows just how chaotic life can be and how appealing that great escape can look.
    So, toss aside the stress and tension of the never-ending to-do list. For now sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride with Lacey. It’s your world…unlaced.
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