Somehow I saw Magnus' invitation coming, just not the part involving me. It had been where my mind wandered, but I hadn't thought his would as well. Especially not without asking first. It's the sort of thing that would be painfully difficult to refuse. I don't know how anyone could say no to Saoirse.

But I can't spring it on Simon. Not with everything he's going through.

I clear my throat a little. "I'll need to talk to Simon, but perhaps we can...trade off? Take turns, so to speak."