Sweet Tooth by Hall C. A

Author:Hall, C. A.
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2022-07-13T00:00:00+00:00

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Ben’s had been around since before I was born, and while it might’ve looked like a normal diner to some, those of us in Oaksprings knew it for what it was. The orange walls with fake wooden panels along the bottom didn’t bother me one bit. As for Kate, on the other hand…

“Oh, wow. Nora told me this place was unique, but this is on a whole new level,” Kate said as we stood under the blast of cool air inside the doors. “It feels like we stepped back into the sixties.”

“It isn’t the best,” I admitted, “but after a while, it grows on you. I always thought it was a place for old people when I was a kid.”

“But now?”

“It’s got a cozy feel to it that you can’t get anywhere else. It’s one of those places you visit when you want Thanksgiving dinner without waiting until November.”

“You know you can do that at home, right?” She tilted her head to the side.

“Sure, but why do that when you can come here?”

“And save yourself the trouble?” Deep lines marred her forehead.

“Trust me, once you order, you won’t care about the aged decor or the lamps hanging on the walls.”

Kate eyed the stained glass lamps, then nodded to the hostess when she offered to take us back to our table. As she did, I couldn’t help noticing an odd scent coming from Kate. It wasn’t bitter like she was upset, mind you, but it was different from her usual. Anxious, perhaps?

But why?

Not wanting to bring any more attention to it than was necessary, I waited until we were seated with our menus, offered her my hand, then spoke. “Are you okay?” I asked while arcing my thumb over her soft skin.

“Yeah, why?” Her voice hitched at the end.

“I don’t know. Maybe it’s because of my heightened senses, but something feels off. I thought I heard it before on the phone, and now that we’re here… well…” I lifted my shoulder in a partial shrug and left it at that.

“Oh, it’s nothing.” She opened her mouth as though she were about to say something, then thought better of it.

“Come on, Kate. Whatever it is, you can tell me. Unless you’re a vampire or something. Then I’d rather not know.”

“Do you honestly think a vampire would be able to run a successful bakery?” She shook her head, then met my gaze and smiled. “It wouldn’t even open until after dark.”

“Which would be great for those midnight cravings.”

“Or once the bars close for the night.”

“It’d be like one of those waffle houses that are open all the time. You know?”

“Or a fast food joint.”

“Hmm, maybe it wouldn’t be such a bad idea after all.”

“But I’m not a vampire. At least I don’t think I am.” Kate paused, tugged on the collar of her shirt, gave it a sniff, then sighed with relief. “Looks like I’m in the clear.” She managed a small smile that was obviously forced.

“If you’d rather go somewhere else, we can–”

“No, it isn’t anything like that.

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