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Magdalene Masters was decorating the castle for her best friend and sister, Leta. Of course, Leta wasn’t her real sister, but they were so close that nothing less would do.
The affluent hybrid and her family were thrilled for Leta. This celebration was a long-awaited baby shower. Leta had faced a tough journey with love and motherhood.
Leta Morgenstern was truly one of a kind. Her mother, Zoe, was Caucasian and of Jewish heritage. Her father, Quinn, was African American and the leader of their place of worship back in Idaho.
Leta embraced all parts of her heritage. It had taken courage to tell her parents she was a lesbian, but like most parents, they had already guessed. Leta feared her Jewish mother might disown her, but Zoe accepted her unconditionally.
“None of God’s children are mistakes,” Zoe had told her. “God loves us all and doesn’t want us to judge or discriminate. We’re meant to love and accept.”
Hearing that had lifted a huge weight from Leta’s heart. She was even happier when her parents embraced her marriage to her wife—who happened to be a ghost.
Leta, the Ancient of Magic’s apprentice, had been magically transformed into a half-ghost to take on her duties. During her training, she met someone special.
Cordelia, a magical-type ghost, had caught her heart. Enchantra agreed to train both of them, and their bond blossomed quickly.
Now, everything seemed perfect. Everyone was excited to welcome a new hybrid into the world.
The Ancients had predicted a growing hybrid population, but the twenty-second century was when it would truly stabilize.
Still, Leta was beyond thrilled to meet her child. So was everyone who cared about her—which was why this had to be the best baby shower ever.
Mag floated up in ghost form to hang decorations from the ceiling. Then she heard a soft voice beside her.
“Need a hand, sis?” Leta’s ghostly form shimmered nearby.
Mag smiled. “Lavish Leta, you sure know how to make this place shine.”
Leta giggled, “Only for you, Magdalene Soulwings.”
“How’s everything at your place? Is Cordy still busy babyproofing the apartment?” Mag asked.
Leta smiled warmly. “You know her—always making sure everything’s perfect for Rainbow.”
Nearby, Cordelia rolled her eyes playfully. “Hey! I only accept that nickname from you two. Anyone else calls me Cordy, and they’re asking for a hex!”
Mag and Leta laughed, and the warmth between them was clear.
After finishing the decorations, they switched back to human forms and grabbed some healthy snacks. Leta had to be careful with her diabetes while caring for the baby.
Suddenly, a loud pounding came at the castle doors.
Mag frowned. “Who could that be?”
The two women opened the door to find a middle-aged woman with bleached blond hair and super long nails.
“Aunt Marlene?” Leta said, surprised. Aunt Marlene was known for being a total handful.
“Well, my niece is about to have a baby! Why weren’t we invited? My daughter and I just had to be here,” she said as she walked right inside.
Mag quickly found her voice. “Excuse me, Mrs. Archer, but this is my home. You can’t just barge in like you own the place!”
Marlene barely registered Mag’s words, wrinkling her nose at the décor. “Ugh! I thought someone as rich as you would have better taste. This place needs a total makeover.”
“This is my husband’s space,” Mag shot back. “He decorates however he likes. Now, what exactly are you doing here?”
Marlene spun around. “I heard about the baby shower. My daughter and I just had to be part of it.”
“Part of it?” Leta’s voice was firm. She already knew what her aunt’s plan was.
Unlike her older sister Zoe, who accepted Leta’s marriage, Marlene was phobic and racist. Leta had gone no contact with her early in childhood and had never met her cousin. So why was she here?
“Well, my daughter’s pregnant too,” Marlene sneered. “She’s having a true child of God, unlike your abomination.”
“Not a chance you’re hijacking this shower,” Leta snapped. “Get out now—and don’t come back.”
Marlene scoffed loudly and stormed off.
Mag immediately called in a favor from Walker, who sent police to keep watch during the party. He was happy to enforce the law.
Sure enough, Marlene and her daughter tried to stir trouble, but Walker’s officers escorted them away.
Two and a half months later, Rainbow Miracle Morgenstern was born to cheers all around.
Everyone was joyful. The storm had passed.