Chapter 2

“I really want to, but I’m due in the garland room.”

Jasmine smiled and patted Christian’s arm. “That’s too bad, Chris. Maybe next time?”

He forced his own smile not to falter. He did notlike to be called Chris and he was fairly certain Jasmine knew it too. “Maybe. Have fun.”

Kent and Jasmine moved away, already heading down the hallway toward the Gingerbread Café, which was down at the end of the Work Shop, but Alistair lingered.

“Sorry, Christian. Maybe see you later tonight?”

“Sure, maybe.”

“I wanted to talk to you about Jasmine actually.” Alistair’s grin got wider if possible. “I know she’s not your favorite Elf, but…well, you’re my best friend and everything, so can you give her a chance?”

He swallowed, hoping his heart break didn’t show. “You’re getting serious then?”

“I think so. Yeah. Can you cut her some slack?” Alistair looked so hopeful.

“Of course.”

“Alistair, come on,” Jasmine called to him.