Blood & Magic by Catherine Wolffe

Author:Catherine Wolffe [Wolffe, Catherine]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-02-13T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

“You and J.T. had a thing a few years back?” Katie’s voice held friendly curiosity.

“Not really. J.T. was following me. I was a suspect in a robbery he was working. Now that I think of it, the Sultan is probably the one who framed me for the things he stole.” Huffing out a breath, she shook her head. “I don’t think you could say we had time enough to become a thing.” Her laugh was shaky as her gaze flitted from one woman to the other.

Aubrie smiled from the bed where she finished zipping up the overnight bag. “All packed. I put a toothbrush and some shampoo samples in there so you won’t have to rely on J.T. for things he probably doesn’t own anymore.”

Jessie’s eyes narrowed. “Anymore?” She shook her head. “I don’t follow.”

“Well, you know bachelors. They just get by with the bare essentials. I think that’s what Aubrie meant.” Katie shrugged. Her giggle rang with nerves.

Appearing in the nick of time, Logan winked, offering a hand. “Here, let me take that for you, Jessie. J.T. is waiting for you outside.”

Glancing at Aubrie with the question fresh on her lips, Katie did her best to keep her friend quiet. “She doesn’t know,” she whispered when Logan scooted Jessie onto the front porch.

Aubrie’s eyes grew wide. “Oh, dear. I may have raised a red flag. I’m such a naive seer.” She leaned in, whispering in Katie’s ear. “I thought she knew about him being, you know - a vampire.”

“No, she doesn’t, so button it, sister.” With her index finger, Katie tapped her chest. “This girl has got a hunch J.T.’s falling hard for her all over again.” A wicked grin crept across her face. “I love a happy ever after.”

“Aren’t you getting the horse before the cart? Marriage to a vampire is an impossibility.” Aubrie’s brows arched for emphasis.

“Well, I know what I see. J.T. loves her, even if it has been two years since he last saw her. Circumstances don’t matter. Love wins in the end.”

Aubrie shook her head. “Katie, are you forgetting he’s a…a vampire? She would be devastated to find out they would never grow old together. It’s best if she steers clear. That’s my opinion.”

Katie rolled her eyes. “Miss Practical, aren’t you? Love overcomes all. True love will prevail.” She wagged a finger in the air after the proclamation. “I have a good feeling about this, mark my words.”

Having learned a long time ago to step lightly around Katie’s proclamations, Aubrie went to find Logan.

***

“What do you think?” Aubrie didn’t mince words. She wanted to know the truth.

“Before I tell you I want to investigate Jessie’s story thoroughly, let me say, I sincerely hope she’s telling the truth.” Logan stood with his hands shoved in his pockets as the last of the headlights disappeared down the road.

“I’m not sure I understand.” Aubrie pursed her lips in consideration. “You want to believe her? Is that it?”

“Yes, she would be good for J.T. Her talents aside, she would be a perfect mate for him.

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