Date Night

Date night was supposed to be simple.

A break from twin toddlers.
A quiet run through the forest.
Maybe even a little peace for once.

Gesa should have known better.

What starts as Oisin's attempt at a romantic night out quickly turns into chaos when a routine run through the forest goes horribly wrong—and the pride finds itself facing down a creature that definitely wasn't supposed to be there.

Because nothing says "quality time" like fighting a basilisk.

Still, for Gesa's pride, disaster has a way of turning into something else entirely. Between reckless fae decisions, questionable kraken enthusiasm, and a whole lot of barely controlled magic, the night might not be a total loss.

And Oisin isn't done with his plans yet.

If there's one thing stronger than chaos, it's the family they've built together—and the future waiting for them when the dust finally settles.

This short story features found family, chaotic love, and one very unconventional date night.

A Gesa's Menagerie short story.