The Lion's Crown by Ezra Dawn

Author:Ezra Dawn [Dawn, Ezra]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: General Fiction
Publisher: Ezra Dawn
Published: 2020-09-15T00:00:00+00:00

It’s been go, go, go, since the moment I woke up this morning. I’ve met with a contractor and an architect to kickstart the remodel of my house. The contractor actually has an inspector, a plumber, an electrician, and an HVAC specialist on his payroll so hiring his company took care of my list of people to hire all at once. As luck would have it, work has halted on one of the contractors other jobs because the client ran out of money so they’ll be able to start on my house right away once the inspector comes through and documents everything that needs to be addressed. After the contractor and the architect left, I had someone come out and set up my internet and cable.

When the cable and internet guy left, I headed to the store to get everything on the list I made of things I needed. Instead of getting a full-size fridge and stove for the kitchen I bought a mini fridge and a couple camping stoves. I didn’t see the point in buying all-new appliances just yet when the contractor is just going to have to remove them when they start working on the kitchen. Plus, I don’t want to buy anything big like that without Ashton’s input.

By the time I finished all my shopping and getting everything put away the sun was just setting. With a couple hours to kill before my date with Ashton, I queued up Netflix and found something to watch while I waited for Ashton to text me with his dinner order. The movie I picked is just ending when my phone pings with a text. Grabbing my phone, I frown when I see the message isn’t from Ashton but an unknown number.

Opening the text, I cringe when I see my father has yet again given my number to someone he wants to set me up with. Despite our deal, he hasn’t stopped trying to get me to choose someone he’s picked out. While the magical contract ensures I can choose to mate with whoever I want, it doesn’t ban my father from doing his best to convince me to choose someone he’s picked. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve changed my number because of this. Somehow, he still manages to get a hold of it. I tried using a burner phone to call the house when I wanted to talk to my mother in an effort to keep my real phone number off their caller ID so my dad doesn’t get the number that way but it didn’t work. Now that I’m retired, I’m sure his efforts to get me to comply with his wishes will double despite it being a pointless endeavor.

Deleting the text, I block the number and check the time. Knowing I’ll have to leave soon if I want to get food and get to the club on time, I turn off the TV and head upstairs to shower and get dressed. I’ve sweat so much in this hotbox of a house I could fill a small fish tank with it.

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