A Perfect Mess (Kindle Worlds Novella) by Nan O'Berry

Author:Nan O'Berry [O'Berry, Nan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kindle Worlds
Published: 2017-04-03T04:00:00+00:00

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Carson used his shoulder to muscle through the throng of people lined along the bar at the Spigot. It seemed everyone who lived in St. Helena chose tonight to gather for a few drinks and some laughs.

“Carson.”

His head swiveled in the direction of the voice and he saw Marco Deluca’s hand raised, gesturing him to follow. “Excuse me.” He stepped sideways to make it past the crush of bodies.

“Hey, you made it!” Marco’s hand slap landed on Carson’s shoulder. “How’d the job go?”

“Gonna be good,” Carson replied, raising his voice to be heard over the din.

Marco used his head to gesture toward the bar. “I ordered you a beer. Grab it and follow me.”

Elbowing in between two ladies seated at the bar, Carson grabbed his beer.

The blonde there issued a come hither grin. “Hello.”

Carson gave his own polite smile. “Evening.” His eyes rolled over the tight spandex dress that left nothing to the imagination. No, not his type. With a nod, he read the disappointment in her eyes, and moved away.

“This way,” Marco said and together, they walked over toward the dart game in progress.

“Looks like the clan’s here,” Carson joked as several dark heads turned and smiled.

“Hey, welcome!” Nate called out. “Get in line, loser buys the next round.”

Laughter ensued and Carson set his drink on the high bar table and watched as Nate lined up his next shot. Two trail throws, then he pulled his arm back and let the dart fly.

All eyes followed its trail as it found its mark near the center of the board.

“Nice shot!”

Marco’s arm shot out and gave a mock punch into Carson’s arm. “Don’t play to his vanity.”

“Ha!” Nate grinned and narrowed his gaze to focus on the next shot.

“So how’s it going over at the new house?”

Carson grabbed a handful of peanuts and tossed several into his mouth. “It beats an apartment.”

The next dart thudded into the wall.

“You say that but wait till you have to mow,” Nate grumbled.

“Don’t listen to him.” Marco shot his brother a snide glance. “He’s been gelded by marriage.”

“You wish,” Nate grunted and let the last dart fly home. “Your turn, Carson.”

Putting the nuts on a napkin, he crossed to the dart board and pulled them from the cork. Walking back, he turned to his side and eyed the target. He lifted his right hand, testing the weight of the dart. Then, he aimed and tossed. The dart flew close to the center.

“Oh, look at the pro,” Nate drew out the last word.

“Not bad,” Marco agreed.

Carson chuckled and sent another dart flying. This time it made its mark near the second rim from the center.

“I think he’s had too much practice,” Marco said in jest to his brother.

“Perhaps…” Nate noted. “We need to introduce him to the ladies of St. Helena?”

Marco nodded as he took a drink of his beer. “Get him out in the social life, so he’ll lose his edge?”

“Exactly,” Nate agreed and winced as Carson’s last attempt found the center.

“It’s not necessary,” Carson replied as he made his way back to the table and his beer.

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