"Look who we have here!" a sharp, familiar voice rang out behind them, prompting both women to turn and find Chloe, Tess, and Maya approaching.
Tess smiled. "Ah, it's so good to see you two."
Jade scoffed. "I wish I could say the same about you three."
Tess's smile faltered. "I see you're still clinging to Aliana, Jade. I suppose some things never change."
Jade didn't even bother hiding her boredom as a small yawn escaped her. "And I see you three are still travelling in a pack. What's the matter, Tess? Do you still need two extra brains just to form one coherent thought?"
A quiet snort escaped Aliana before she quickly looked away to hide her smile.
The three women immediately narrowed their eyes at her.
Chloe was the first to recover. "We heard you got married, Aliana. I'd congratulate you on your fairy-tale wedding, but..." She glanced past Aliana with a knowing smile. "It seems something else has managed to catch your husband's attention."
