All Lucas Tripp wants is good weather for the upcoming harvest, suitable matches for his six older sisters, a little money leftover at the end of the month, to never ever come within brushing distance of ascension to the throne, and more quality time with Alex. That’s not so much to ask for, right? Oh, and for his dog to listen to him. And for his cat to stop plotting against him. And for his mother to stop being disappointed in him. And for his sister Clara to someday forgive him for stealing Alex away from her. Not that Lucas did that!

When Clara’s new suitor suddenly disappears, Lucas is drawn into an adventure of a lifetime—kicking and screaming all the way. Magical beings traipsing through portals, missing princes, breaking and entering, suspicious magicians, and arsey cousins doesn’t really cover the rest of it, but give Lucas time; he’ll come up with more.

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       "NO, SIR, I'm quite certain there've been no new guests," said Miss Hensley, whose given name happened to be Tegan. Lucas knew this because it had taken Alex five seconds and a winning smile to get her to volunteer it. Lucas might have growled and rolled his eyes, but he was too busy glaring Laurie into submission.


      Alex huffed disappointment. "And have you seen anyone about? Very light blond hair, tall?"


      "And he dresses funny," Lucas volunteered, "and he speaks in tongues," then he shut his mouth when Miss Hensley and Alex both looked at him with raised eyebrows. Lucas stared back. Had he slurred it or something? Did he have something on his face? He reached up to check... oh. Right. The new plaster. Now *no* one was going to believe he hadn't been brawling.


Chapter 19