A Charmed Life (Halloween LaVeau Book 5) by Rose Pressey

Author:Rose Pressey [Pressey, Rose]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Published: 2015-10-27T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 18

Annabelle poured syrup on to her French toast. I’d filled her in on everything that had happened.

She stabbed her fork into the food. “So we need to come up with a plan to find out what they are doing.”

“Well, yes, but I just haven’t figured out what that is yet.”

She took a bite. “We’ll get to the bottom of it.”

I sighed. “Before anything else happens, I hope. I’ll have to do a spell.”

“Let me know if you need any help,” she said.

I smiled, thinking back to the times when she wouldn’t even come in the house. Now she was offering to help me with spells.

Movement caught our attention and Arthur entered the kitchen. His gaze immediately moved to Annabelle. I could tell by the look in his eyes that he had something other than breakfast on his mind. Annabelle was giving him the same look. This would not work. I would have to stop this immediately.

“Hallie, aren’t you glad I brought Arthur to stay with you?” Annabelle asked.

I’d given her the look, but apparently she hadn’t picked up on the signal or she was ignoring it. Arthur closed the distance between them in two steps, as if Annabelle was his prey and he was ready to pounce. Annabelle flashed her big bright smile at him and I was pretty sure she batted her eyelashes.

“It’s a pleasure to see you again,” he said as he kissed her hand.

If they saw the scowl on my face they’d understand my disdain, but they never bothered to look my way.

“The pleasure is all mine,” Annabelle said with a giggle in her voice.

I rolled my eyes.

“I’d forgotten what a beautiful smile and eyes you have,” Arthur said.

“Thank you,” Annabelle said with a blush to her cheeks.

Until recently Annabelle had been dating Jon. He’d worked for the Underworld as a detective, but I supposed the romance had fizzled for them. To be honest, I’d never seen Annabelle with him for very long anyway. They didn’t have much in common.

“Annabelle, I think your food is getting cold,” I said.

“Annabelle is such a beautiful name. So fitting for a beautiful woman like you.” Arthur used his seductive voice.

How long would I have to endure their flirting? I needed to get Arthur out of there. I’d thought he had an errand to run anyway. Why was he still here? I didn’t trust him. I certainly didn’t want my best friend dating him. Of course, a little flirting didn’t mean a date. I was jumping to conclusions.

“Would you like to go to town for shopping? I was just on my way. We could get lunch afterward.” Arthur stuffed his hands into his pockets.

Okay, so I spoke too soon.

“I’d love to.” Annabelle looked at me. “You don’t mind, do you, Hallie?”

As a matter of fact, I did mind. I couldn’t believe she’d said yes. It was as if he had cast a spell on her. What if he had? Suddenly I was panicking. I had to warn her about him. She had no idea what she was getting into by going out with him.

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