A Witch's Journey by Tena Stetler

Author:Tena Stetler [Stetler, Tena]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, fantasy, paranormal, witches, warewolf
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Published: 2016-07-26T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

Departures, Arrivals, and Weddings

—Life Happens While You Try to Make Plans

Over the course of the next six weeks, Lathen and his brother reconnected. Kolby and Hayley helped out at Pepper’s when they weren’t exploring the great state of Maine and surrounding areas on their own. The center was on track, Pepper and Lathen were able to show Kolby and Hayley around, and all enjoyed a long weekend in Boston seeing the sights and enjoying the food. When Pepper’s parents called, she told them that Lathen’s brother and wife were visiting for an extended stay and that it would be much more convenient for all if they’d stay with the original schedule. As it turned out, Duncan and Klaren were unable to get into the cottage until the third week of August. Which was perfect, especially if Lathen decided they would attend his dad’s wedding. She intended to nudge him in that direction every chance she got. Having never traveled to Alaska, she was excited at the prospect, but more than that, Lathen needed his family connection to finally put everything behind him. Maybe then they could build a life together.

Pepper spent quite a bit of time with Hayley, showing her the property, the plans for the center, talking wildlife and babies. Hayley told stories about Lathen’s youth, touched on pack dynamics, his decision to join the military and become a Navy SEAL. The changes and difficulties he encountered when he returned home. It was nothing that Lathen hadn’t already told her, but told from Hayley’s prospective, Pepper gained insight into Lathen’s psyche. Always watchful, she was thankful Ashling didn’t make an appearance, and Tom Green seemed to have taken a vacation from harassing her. But she had a feeling things would change drastically once her parents arrived.

The night before Kolby and Hayley caught a plane to Alaska, Pepper fixed a dinner of meat ravioli, cheesy garlic bread, and homemade vanilla ice cream with chocolate chips. On a tray, Pepper brought out bowls of ice cream and spoons and set them down on a small table on the porch. Lathen followed with a pot of coffee for refills and Pepper’s huge mug of tea.

Kolby scooped up a big spoon of ice cream and slid it into his mouth. After a few seconds he said, “This is great. It’s been a long time since we’ve had homemade ice cream. Thanks.” His brows furrowed together. “Lathen, how about the wedding? Can you and Pepper try to make it?”

In the ensuing silence, Hayley blew out a breath. “We’ve had a wonderful time with you and Pepper. We could have so much fun in Alaska showing Pepper the sights—together. Kolby could take a couple days off, and we could go visit Denali. Pepper, you’ll love it.”

“Nice sell, Hayley,” Lathen grumbled. “I can’t promise anything—but we’ll give it our best shot.”

Pepper jumped out of her seat and hugged Lathen, then Hayley and Kolby. “Everything will be fine, you’ll see,” she said confidently to Lathen. “Mom and Dad will be here to take care of Ember and Kaylee, not to mention…well, it will all work out.

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