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What do you want me to know, universe?

I skimmed my fingers along the cards while keeping my mind blank. Then I randomly chose a card and flipped it over.

“Woohoo!” Audri beamed at the Lovers card.

My heart drummed for no reason. “I should pick another card. I wasn’t thinking about anything.”

“No!” Kiera stopped me from taking another card. “They say you receive the most accurate reading when you’re not expecting anything.”

“How?” I stared at the two lovers inside a golden ring.

“Because that’s when your mind is most open to opportunities,” Audri said. “Because you’re not clinging to a specific outcome.”

The Lovers card scared me.

Did it mean I was hoping for love? Needing love? Receiving love? Or was love out of reach?

Maybe the card picked up my thoughts from days ago. Before I saw him and his ex.

“I don’t think it’s true.” I dropped the card on the rug.

“Let’s check out the meaning.” Audri flipped through the booklet, found the page, and read it. “When this card shows up in your reading, it signifies a relationship is on your mind. Communication is paramount right now. You can safely share your feelings with someone you trust. That’s us.” Audri gestured to herself and Kiera. “It’s time to make an important decision. Consider your choices carefully. Open your heart to opportunities.”

“That’s a great reading!” Kiera beamed.

A relationship was on my mind. It was time for me to decide. Heat bloomed on my cheeks for no reason. Or was that the wine?

Audri gave herself a reading and got the Six of Wands, which signified recognition. She was receiving an award for her volunteer work and donation to an animal charity. She was creating a pet accessory line soon.

“Where’s Ignis?” I asked Audri about her adorable cat. The last time I came here, he ran off somewhere.

“He’s upstairs in his little condo. Getting neutered isn’t fun, so he doesn’t like people right now.”

“He’s such a little fluff. I love him,” Kiera said as she picked a card and flipped it over.

She got the Three of Cups, which foretold a time of celebration. Kiera was engaged, and a wedding was in her future. Seemed pretty accurate.

I swayed and shook my head. “I guess I had a little too much wine.”

“Let me get some jasmine tea,” Audri said and looked at Kiera. “Stop giving Vivian wine.”

Kiera held up her hand. “Wasn’t me. She poured it herself.”

“Stop her then.”

“Kiera can’t stop me. I’ll attack her with my snake form.” My fingers formed and mimicked a snake’s head. “Sssssseeee?” Why did I sound strange?

Kiera laughed. “Oh my gosh. Sheisdrunk.”

“I’m not. Just sleepy.” I snuggled into the massive throw pillow, wanting to sleep.

Audri laughed. “She’s definitely not driving home.”

“I know who should take her,” Kiera whispered to Audri.

“What are you guys talking about?” I asked, only half-hearing them.

Another voice joined their conversation. But I wasn’t paying attention because the pillow was so soft. I loved how my face fell onto it, making me so comfortable . . .