Shifter For Hire: For Hire Series - Book 2 by Tressie Lockwood

Author:Tressie Lockwood [Lockwood, Tressie]
Language: eng
Format: epub

Chapter 11

Lachelle spotted her sister through the window of her car and pulled to a hurried stop. She jumped out of the car and ran over to Janessa and drew her into a tight hug. “Sis! I’ve missed you so much. I can’t believe you finally came out of hiding to meet me.”

Janessa rolled her eyes. “Stop with the dramatics, crazy. You look good.”

Lachelle primped a little, turning left and right and flipping her braids over her shoulder. “I know, right? Life agrees with me.”

“You’re still over the top.”

“That’s why you love me.”

They laughed together and Lachelle crouched down to greet her sweet nephew. The fair-skinned baby sucked on his thumb as he slept, and Lachelle’s heart melted. Tears filled her eyes as the longing for one of her own almost overcame her. She lifted the baby out of the stroller against her sister’s wishes and cradled him on her shoulder while patting his butt.

“I could eat him up, he’s so sweet.” She paced a bit, and glanced out toward the street. A car she thought she recognized was just passing out of sight. “Let’s get inside the restaurant so we can talk.”

“Sure.”

Lachelle led the way still holding the baby. They found a spot near the rear of the restaurant, and she chose a seat facing the entrance. Janessa sat across from her. While her sister studied the menu, Lachelle had the chance to check Janessa out.

Janessa seemed to glow with happiness. While she had put on a bit of baby weight, she still appeared healthy. Her cocoa skin looked rejuvenated if anything, and her hair had grown so long, Lachelle was a little jealous.

“How the heck do you have a baby and look like you just got back from the spa?”

“Please, you see my hips, right?”

“That’s natural. I’m saying your skin and—I don’t know. You look stronger, happier, and healthier. Declan must be treating you right.”

“Girl, you can’t even imagine how sweet he is to me. But I’m not going to brag. Everything’s been great, but it’s not perfect.”

“What do you mean?”

Janessa’s eyes clouded. “Some of his people haven’t accepted me yet.”

“His people?” Lachelle recalled that Gerard told her Declan lead their race of dragon shifters. Of course Janessa didn’t know that she knew. She thought she was being vague, but Lachelle put it all together in an instant.

“They’re like his family but aren’t blood related.”

“Uh-huh.”

Janessa focused on Lachelle. “So what about you? Why the call saying it’s urgent you talk to me? Wait, don’t tell me Skip has done something.”

“Something like what? He’s just a reporter, right?”

“Why would I know?”

“You met him before me, and it sure took you a while to tell me about his interesting stories.”

“So what? You’ve come here to rake me over the coals about waiting to tell you? Is that it? I’m sorry, Lachelle. You know I love you, and I wouldn’t put you in danger for anything. If I thought Skip was dangerous, I would have told you right away.”

The waiter arrived to take their orders.

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