Happily Never After: A Dirty Fairy Tale (Dirty Fairy Tales Book 3) by Lauren Landish

Author:Lauren Landish [Landish, Lauren]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-05-15T16:00:00+00:00

After Charlotte’s story, it seems ironically appropriate that we meet at the Gravy Train, the diner that seems to be the lynchpin of not only the three girls’ friendship but the scene of so much of the skull fuckery that’s led to all this.

The coffee’s good, the company not so much so. Gabe Jackson, the wolf in sheep’s clothing, stares at me openly from across the room. He probably thinks his look is neutral, but I can read the hostility and distrust plain as day. I’ve handled guys like this before, though, and I know that what most people would see as friendliness he sees as weakness.

But I can’t ‘swell up’ on him either, as he’d see that as a threat. So instead, I give him a nod. He’s part of Charlotte’s chosen family. I must pass his muster, as he slides his eyes back to Izzy, who’s running her ass off.

I’ve only met her once when she came into the bakery, but she feels familiar because of the way Charlotte talks about her and the numerous pictures in Charlotte’s apartment.

I finish my first cup just as Jonathan Goldstone walks in, looking for all the world like a Secret Service agent in his black suit, white shirt, and shined black shoes. I can even see the slight print of his piece under his jacket, and the sight reassures me.

“Lance, good to see you again,” Jonathan says, shaking my hand as he slides into a booth. Izzy comes over, already carrying a cup of coffee, which she sets it down in front of him. “Thanks . . . tell Henry no usual today. Maybe tomorrow?”

Izzy nods and leaves, and I’d bet my left nut she’s already texting Charlotte and Mia to make sure they know about this meeting. I give Jonathan a raised eyebrow. “You’ve become a regular here? You have my interest piqued.”

“Good food, conveniently located . . . and the coffee’s not too bad,” Jonathan says, but I can read something behind his eyes. He’s always been one to play things close to the chest, and I realize that he chose this location for our meet because Gabe would serve as his backup. Smart guy, one I can respect. “What can I do for you?”

“I’m sure you’re well aware that I’m seeing Charlotte?”

Jon’s smile is placating, neither confirming nor denying.

“She told me everything,” I continue, moving this conversation ahead a few hops and skips. “I assume you’re the coordinator on all of this.”

His posture changes, from his relaxed meeting-a-friend laidback style to something more serious. He leans forward, hands stacked on top of one another on the table, letting me see that he’s not making a move. Yet.

“Depends. Define everything.”

“She told me about the saboteur. And Gabe.” My eyes flick to the side, seeing that Gabe is taking a keen interest in our conversation.

“Stop. Don’t say another word. Let’s go outside,” Jon says, already getting up. He tosses a five on the table and heads for the door. Gabe starts to get up too, but Jon gives him the smallest headshake, confirming what I already knew.

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