The Familiar by Nojack Jill

Author:Nojack, Jill [Nojack, Jill]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2015-09-15T07:00:00+00:00

"That's taken care of," says Tom, as he finishes mashing the fennel in the mortar and dumps it into a jar, putting the scoop back on top before he seals it back up with the lid. "All the loose herb jars are filled, and I rearranged the storerooms now that there's some extra space. I put the perishables in the small storeroom to take advantage of the dehumidification and separate thermostat."

"Thanks. Good idea," I say, as Tom turns and heads down the hall. He doesn't seem to have any problem expressing himself now that's he's been human for a few days, and he's been super helpful with a lot of stuff around the house and shop. He's even teaching me what all the herbs and potions can be used for when they're infused with magic. He doesn't have any magic of his own, not since Eunice did to him what she did, but Gillian says she'll teach me how to use mine, so I've been taking notes.

I watch him walk toward the parlor where he'll stay out of sight while the shop is open. I can't help but admire the way his jeans fit. More men should wear bell bottoms. It's a look.

Omigod. Where's my brain? I just snuck a look at the butt of a guy who's in his sixties or something—Gillian's age, at least. And he's Gillian's ex-husband. I should have my eyes removed and burned, shouldn't I? But, well, I've seen Tom in the raw a couple of times now, and Gilly was one lucky woman. And it's not like Tom looks or acts like he's sixty.

I think about Dan now, force of habit, I guess, and how he would look just as yummy in bell bottoms with his short, blonde hair, killer tan, and sculpted abs. Suddenly, I miss him intensely. I miss the way he held me and the way his eyes crinkled at the corners when he smiled. I miss his arm thrown across my body as I sleep. I miss everything about him in a big, giant ache. I press my eyes shut for a minute. I force myself to remember how badly he hurt me. Otherwise, I'd take out my phone and hit the call button.

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