Echoes of Sin (Touch of Evil Book 8) by Kennedy Layne

Author:Kennedy Layne [Layne, Kennedy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kennedy Layne Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2023-07-16T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Bobby “Bit” Nowacki

October 2023

Saturday — 7:14pm

Even though it was still relatively early in the evening, the bar buzzed with energy and anticipation of a fun night ahead. The only thing louder than the country music spilling from the jukebox was the laughter of the patrons and the clicking of glasses. Warm hues from the dim lighting flickered shadows on the wood paneling, but what really stood out above all else was the aroma of delicious pub food. Nothing was better than a greasy cheeseburger with bacon and a side of steak fries.

“You’re a walking heart attack, Bit.”

“Nah,” Bit replied to Sylvie as they strolled up to the bar. “My genetics won’t allow it. My family tends to go from…”

Bit winced before allowing his words to trail off. He hadn’t meant to remind Sylvie that her father could be dying, and he’d gone the extra mile to reassure her that such a supposition could be wrong. Brook hadn’t technically said anything of the sort.

“Bit, you and I both know that Brook wouldn’t have urged me to fly back to D.C. and all but abandon this investigation otherwise.” Sylvie took a seat on the last empty stool, although neither one of them intended on staying and eating at the bar. He couldn’t leave the programs that he currently had running, and Sylvie wanted to comb through more files before turning in for the night. She had an early flight to catch. “I’m okay with it.”

Bit highly doubted that Sylvie was okay with her father dying in prison.

Considering that the bar was packed with locals and hikers from out of town, Bit barely managed to squeeze in next to Sylvie. At least she had claimed the last stool on the end near the corner. This way, his right shoulder was against the wall.

“Big T just walked in with Erika.” Bit monitored their progress, and someone at one of the tables had reached out to grab the park ranger. She stopped and chatted a bit, leaving Theo to continue toward the stairs. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen him so tired. You’d think hiking an hour or two would be a breeze. See? This is why I would never give up my greasy way of life.”

Bit was glad that he could still garner a laugh from her, which just so happened to cause several heads to turn. Her blonde hair was still contained in a bun, but a few of the strands had come loose to frame her face. He wouldn’t deny falling in love with her upon first sight, but he was reconsidering the strong attachment he felt toward her.

It was obvious that Sylvie didn’t think of him in that manner, and he couldn’t really blame her. He certainly wasn’t book cover material. It was the reason that he went the extra mile to make her laugh. Still, he couldn’t deny that she had a point about their friendship.

Sylvie Deering was his best friend.

And once she’d gotten him to see that, he wasn’t so sure he wanted their status to change.

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