André pulled Phoenix into his arms. Noticing that Luc had done the same with Eevi. For a moment both females soaked up their mate's touch before stepping away to again face Mrs. Korhonen.
She ran a critical eye over them. "Phoenix, those bead are tacky and polka dots are juvenile. You'll also need to wear higher heels with him as your mate. You look absurd next to him. And what is that ring? Are you a child who got into her mother's jewelry?"
André, mindful of Phoenix's earlier warning, bit back a growl. She offered him her hand. He grasped it gratefully, taking comfort from her touch. "It's good to see you too, Aunt. You look nice."
"Of course I do. I pay attention to what I wear." She shifted her attention. "Eevi when are you going to understand that red does nothing for you. That includes rubies. And your makeup is too heavy, you look like a prostitute."
"Hey!" Luc burst out, only to clench his jaw as Eevi grasped both his hands.
