Ghostly Camping (A Harper Harlow Mystery Book 16) by Lily Harper Hart

Author:Lily Harper Hart [Hart, Lily Harper]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperHart Publications
Published: 2020-08-31T16:00:00+00:00

HARPER TOOK THE LEAD THIS TIME AS they headed toward the way station. Jared was initially annoyed, but things only got worse when she reminded him he’d been directionally challenged the previous evening when following the sound of screams.

“I know where we’re going,” she insisted obstinately.

“I know where we’re going, too,” Jared muttered under his breath.

Surprisingly, Zander was the one who decided to serve as a calming influence this go-round. He held up a hand to quell Jared and slipped in front of him so he could walk beside Harper. The message he sent Jared was obvious. Chill out. Let me handle this.

“What’s up, Harp?” he asked calmly, sliding her a friendly smile. “You seem agitated.”

Harper’s frown only grew more pronounced. “I’m not agitated. Why would you think I’m agitated?”

“Because we’ve been joined at the hip since we were five years old.” He was matter-of-fact. “Believe it or not, you don’t have much of a poker face.”

“Oh, I’m awesome at poker.”

“That wasn’t really the point.” Zander slung an arm around her shoulders and tugged her tight. “Are you annoyed by Harris?”

“Who wouldn’t be annoyed by Harris?” She practically exploded. “He’s a pompous ass.”

“Tell me how you really feel,” Zander cajoled. “I mean ... do you want to hurt him? Maybe we can find some tar and feathers out here. This is the middle of nowhere, and if movies from a bygone era have taught me anything, it’s that tar and feathers belong in a rural setting.”

Harper narrowed her eyes to dangerous slits. “Do you think you’re funny?”

His smile was benign. “Absolutely. I always think I’m funny.”

“Well, you’re not.”

“Oh, but I am.” Zander placed a smacking kiss against her forehead. He was determined to draw her out of her funk whether she was open to it or not. “I’m the funniest man in your life.”

Jared cleared his throat and shot him a pointed look.

“Do you need a lozenge?” Zander asked blankly.

Oddly enough, the statement drew a reluctant smile out of Harper. “You’re both funny,” she offered. “I laugh whenever I’m with either of you.”

“Oh, that must be nice to hear, huh, Jared?” Zander teased. “Especially from the woman who sees you naked every night.”

Jared’s frown grew more pronounced. “I think you and I are going to spend some private time together a little later, Zander,” he warned.

Zander didn’t miss a beat. “I’m looking forward to it. Maybe you can make me laugh, too ... although probably not the same way you make Harper laugh. For now, though, shh.” He pressed his finger to his lips. “I’m talking to my best friend.” He pasted a charming smile on his face. “Tell me what’s bugging you.”

Jared watched the interaction with fascination. He’d come to the conclusion long ago that he would never fully be able to understand the relationship between Harper and Zander. There was almost something mystical about it. And while Zander annoyed him on a good day, he also knew that if anyone could get to the root of Harper’s disgruntlement, it was her best friend.

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