Grimoires, Spas & Chocolate Straws by Erin Johnson

Author:Erin Johnson [Johnson, Erin]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-12-28T16:00:00+00:00

31

Intervention

It turned out, we didn't even have to go all the way back to the hotel to catch up with Yann and Sara. Hank and I almost literally ran into them about halfway back on the boardwalk. In the darkness of all the dimmed lights, we nearly bumped into the happily strolling couple, who only had eyes for each other.

"Oof!" Yann startled, then grinned when he recognized us. "Imogen! Hank! Iggy!" The corners of his eyes crinkled and he scooped me and Hank into a tight bear hug. My cheek squished into my eye and I thought I might pass out. He released us and stepped back. I lifted Iggy in his lantern to get a better look.

My eyes widened. "Yann. You look great." He wore a button-up shirt and a green silk tie that really brought out the red of his hair. He'd trimmed his beard and shaved his neck and wore his hair oiled back. I'd never seen him look so dressed-up.

His face reddened, and Sara, with a tight-lipped smile, tucked her one gray strand of hair behind her ear. She looked up at her date, who towered above her. "You do look quite handsome tonight." Her dark eyes widened. "Oh, you have a little—" She reached a slender hand up and plucked a few sesame seeds from his wiry beard.

Yann's throat bobbed and his eyes shone. Someone was in a good mood… a great mood. I bit my lip. Which made this even harder. I reminded myself of the facts. We knew of two people who'd been killed after visiting Sara's spa, and had heard rumors of all her other lovers winding up dead. We didn't know for sure, but my friend might be in danger—and his safety had to come first.

We all shuffled to the side as a group of teenagers bounced past, fried food in their hands and a magical manta kite flapping its fins above them.

"The migration should be starting soon." Sara smiled at us. "Would you care to watch it with us? My employees staked out a special spot for us on the beach—the best spot."

I glanced at Hank, a lump in my throat, then looked up at Yann and bit my lip. "Actually, um… Yann, could I talk to you for a moment? Privately?" I tried not to look at Sara.

"Is everything alright?"

I glanced at the beautiful woman, whose brows pulled together in concern.

Hank squared his shoulders. "Yes, but a… situation has arisen. Something pressing… and we need Yann to return to the hotel with us."

Sara stepped forward. "Is everyone all right? Can I help? I'll come with you."

Yann's eyes widened and his chin quivered. He kept his eyes on Hank as he reached to the side and took Sara's hand. "Ees eet Wiley? I always knew someting bad would happen to heem."

I frowned. "What? No. It's…." Why would he think something bad would happen to Wiley, of all people? I mean yeah, he had a temper and in the past had gotten into fights and landed himself in jail a few times and….

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