A Match Made in Alaska by Belle Calhoune

Author:Belle Calhoune
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2016-07-02T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

For Declan, walking into the Moose Café was always a pleasurable experience. It was his haven from the day-to-day hustle and grind. And because of Cameron’s establishment, he had discovered that he really enjoyed lattes and the fancy coffee drinks that a person almost needed a degree to order. Tongue twisters, he called them. Boone teased him all the time about it, but he really was becoming a coffee connoisseur. Lately the café had expanded its menu to include mouth-watering sandwiches, soups, baked goods, pizza and a handful of entrées. He let out a chuckle. If he could afford it, he would eat every meal here.

The moment he walked in, he was met with unbridled enthusiasm by a few regulars.

“Here’s our ace pilot. I’ve been saying it all week, Declan. You’re a real hero! One of these days I’m going to let you take me up in the wild blue yonder with you,” a deep voice greeted him.

Declan paused in his tracks to say hello to two older white-haired gentlemen who were seated together at a table.

“Hey, Eli. Zachariah. How are you guys doing?” he asked, stopping beside their usual table.

“Doing pretty well. Can’t complain,” Eli quipped. “The good Lord woke me up this morning, so as far as I’m concerned, it’s a great day indeed.” Eli’s brown eyes radiated joy.

“I can complain,” Zachariah said in a cranky tone. His nose looked pinched as if he had just smelled something foul. “We’re still waiting for our grub. I’m not getting any younger sitting around here.”

“Look on the bright side,” Eli suggested. “At least you don’t have to eat by your lonesome. I’m a great conversationalist.”

“I’d much rather eat with a female dining companion,” Zachariah grumbled. “I’ve got a bone to pick with Jasper about all these young women coming to Love. When is the senior set going to be matched up with women in our age group?”

“Good point, Zach. You’ve still got a little life in you yet.” Eli laughed heartily.

“If Jasper can get a girl, I shouldn’t be sitting around like a wallflower,” Zachariah said with a frown. “You’ve got Cilla.”

Declan tried not to laugh. Eli and Zachariah were cronies of Jasper. Eli had been happily married to his sweetheart since they were in their late teens. The three of them, along with his own grandfather, Killian, had grown up in each other’s pockets. They had formed a tight circle of friendship that went all the way back to their toddler years. When Jasper joined up with them, it was a rib-tickling, hilarious spectacle.

“Enjoy your lunch, boys,” Declan said as he made his way toward a table in the back. If Annie wanted to discuss her grandmother’s diary entries, she might want a little privacy. Poor Annie, he thought. She was clearly trying to fill a void after losing her beloved Gram. Latching on to the idea of finding a family member here in town was a direct result of her grief. Perhaps the best assistance he could provide would be to lend her a pair of listening ears.

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