They looked at each other, unsure of how to process it. Gen finally spoke up. “I still have the book, you know.”
Kate shivered. “When I touch it, I get an electrical shock. It’s spooky.”
“But powerful,” Kennedy pointed out. “Ladies, we have stumbled upon the greatest gift a woman could find. A way to find our true soul mates.”
Arilyn leaned against the aqua chair and pondered. “There is something about harnessing the power of our thoughts, wants, and needs to the universe. Maybe a combination of fire and writing and being with each other made the difference.”
“Wow, between Kate’s touch and The Book of Spells, we can make Kinnections the most famous place on earth!” Kennedy squealed.
Kate laughed. “Hold on, tiger. We are not going public with my witchlike abilities or the book. This stays between us. It’s sacred.”
“And we can use it for good,” Arilyn said. “Is there someone else who needs it?”
They thought for a few minutes before Gen spoke up. “Izzy. She’s changed. Can you imagine what meeting the right guy can do for her?”
“But she has to do the spell,” Kate said. “That’s a leap of faith. You have to want it.”
Gen nodded. “I’ll talk to her. Who knows? It’s worth a shot.”
“Good. In the meantime, Gen, you keep it safe, and we’ll see what happens. Anything is possible,” Kate said.
“Especially with us,” Kennedy said.
Arilyn looked around the circle. “I love you guys.”
“Back atcha, sweets,” Kennedy said. Kate and Gen sniffed, overemotional from too many apple martinis, and they all squeezed together for a group hug.
Arilyn realized once again how finding love can change a person’s life. Funny thing is, even before Stone, her life had already been blessed.
By true friendship.