The Supernatural Snafu by Amanda M Lee

Author:Amanda M Lee [Lee, Amanda M]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: WinchesterShaw Publications
Published: 2019-12-02T22:00:00+00:00

JACK WAS KNEE-DEEP IN RESEARCH when I exited the bathroom. In addition to brushing my teeth, I took a quick shower and I smelled like coconut shower gel when I climbed back into bed. It seemed natural, as if we did it every night. Sure, we’d shared a bed for sleep several times on assignments. This felt somehow different.

“I thought hoodoo and voodoo were the same thing,” he admitted as he held the laptop so I could get comfortable next to him. He leaned in close and sniffed, momentarily reminding me of Harley. “You smell good. Do you still feel okay?”

I ignored the impulse to roll my eyes. He was simply showing he cared. “I’m fine. I told you. It came and went fast.”

“Do you want something to eat? I can order room service.”

It was a nice offer, but I didn’t want to risk it. “I’m good for now. Thank you.”

“Just tell me if you change your mind. While you’re debating, break hoodoo and voodoo down for me. I think I understand the difference but I want you to explain it as if I’m stupid. I’m a bit out of my depth with this stuff.”

He was adorable, but that observation would have to wait until we were finished with work. “Voodoo is a religion practiced by millions of people. It has two main branches. There’s Haitian voodoo and New Orleans voodoo. They have much in common, but they’re different.

“Hoodoo is something else entirely,” I continued. “Hoodoo isn’t a religion. It’s more a way of life, or practices. It originated in West Africa and also tends to be popular here. Hoodoo is based on folklore and magic. It involves calling on gods called loas and saints from Roman Catholicism. Voodoo uses loas and African deities, but doesn’t worship Catholic saints.”

“That sounds complicated.” Jack slipped his arm around me and tugged me closer. “Tell me if you feel sick. I’m not kidding. If you throw up on me, this relationship is going to have a massive hurdle to overcome.”

“Thanks for the warning,” I said dryly.

“I’m just trying to make sure I don’t get sick.”

“Are you a sympathetic puker?”

“Maybe. Are you?”

“Actually, I am. I don’t know how to explain it.”

“Well, now at least I don’t feel as much of an idiot.”

“There’s that.” I briefly rested my hand on his and smiled. “You didn’t have to come back early because of me.”

“Yes, I did.”

“I’m perfectly capable of taking care of myself.”

“I don’t doubt that, but this wasn’t a normal situation. When you’re sick, someone is supposed to take care of you.”

“Really?” I didn’t remember anyone taking care of me after my parents died. When I was sick, I was basically left to my own devices. Of course, I rarely got sick. That was probably a blessing. “Well, thank you. It wasn’t necessary, though. I really am feeling better.”

“Good.” He pressed a kiss to my temple and then tapped the computer. “Go back to what you were saying about hoodoo. There must be a reason you’re zeroing in on that.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.