Midnight Temptation by Shari Nichols

Author:Shari Nichols [Nichols, Shari]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781949090659
Publisher: City Owl Press
Published: 2020-06-29T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17

By noon the next day the foot traffic in the shop was slow. So in honor of Willow and Alex’s engagement party, they decided to close early. From the moment Gillian had set foot inside the shop, she’d been trying to open a link to Brooke but without any luck. Trying hard not to scream with frustration, she downed a green drink to boost her energy and shoved a crystal in the front panel of her bra to replenish her magick. After Gillian shut everything down and emptied the register, she walked behind the counter and flicked the neon open sign off.

All morning long she kept checking her phone to see if there was any word on Brooke or any new sightings of her vampire captor, but nothing so far. She heaved a deep sigh, her whole body tensing with disappointment. She couldn’t stop imagining what Greystone had said to Garrett and the other agents, wondering if any of it would assist them in their investigation.

Garrett made sure to text her a few times to check on her and let her know that a development had come up in the case. She prayed it led them one step closer to Brooke.

Today his partner, Natalya Dubrosky, had taken her to work. All morning long she’d browsed through the aisles, pretending to be a customer. As part of her cover, Natalya nixed the suit for jeans and a flowy blouse to blend in. Her witty manner and chilled vibe put Gillian at ease, along with the gun she kept holstered under a fringed suede jacket.

Saje walked to the counter and set a black overnight bag on the glass. “Everything you need for the party is inside, along with a gift I made just for you. See for yourself.”

“You’re the best.” Gillian flushed, becoming overwhelmed with gratitude. “I don’t know what I’d do without you.” Saje had been her rock throughout this ordeal and the only one of her friends that knew the truth about her and Mulroney.

“You made me a gift? I think you have me confused with Willow. Last I checked she’s the one getting married.” Gillian unzipped the bag and removed a small hair spray bottle marked with a black x. “Extra hold?” Gillian asked, glancing at Saje with a smile.

“It’s definitely not hairspray,” Saje said, nodding at the small bottle in Gillian’s hands. “What you’re looking at is a potion I made from bat’s blood, vervain, chocolate sprinkles, and a clove of garlic. It’s a vampire repellent.” Saje walked behind the counter and tallied the register receipts.

“Whoa, keep that stuff away from me.” Natalya poked her head out from behind a bookshelf and made a face. “I can smell it from the other side of the store. It’s making my eyes water.”

“Sorry, Natalya. At least we know it works.” Gillian shoved the spray bottle in her purse and walked over to Saje, pulling her into a hug. “Thank you for always looking out for me. You’re the best friend a girl could have.

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