The Witches of Willow Cove by Josh Roberts

Author:Josh Roberts [Roberts, Josh]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Middle Grade, Fantasy
Publisher: Owl Hollow Press, LLC
Published: 2020-05-15T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY

All for One

The trail to Becca’s house zigzagged up the steepest part of the Heights, ending at the foot of a two-story colonial not far from her street. At the top, Robby stopped to catch his breath while Zeus lumbered slowly around the final switchback, huffing in the cold. Though it was only late afternoon, the moon glowed pale and low in the sky.

Victorian-style lampposts lined both sides of the street, while wreaths dotted with red bows and dusted with fresh snow hung from most of the doors. Becca’s was not one of them. A menorah flickered in the living room window instead.

Robby knocked on Becca’s front door, shifting nervously while he waited for someone to answer. Zeus flashed Robby a reassuring smile as he huddled beside him, his hands shoved into his pockets. They were both puzzled that Becca had asked them to come over as soon as she’d returned from visiting her father.

As Becca opened the door, a gust of warm air swept over Robby—or maybe it was just the blood rushing to his cheeks.

“Zeus, you can leave your jacket and shoes over there,” she said, pointing to a coat rack by the door. “I need a second alone with Robby.”

Zeus caught Robby’s eye. “Good luck,” he mouthed.

Robby followed Becca around a corner to the foot of the stairs, catching a glimpse of her mother poking at a fire in the living room. Spotting them, she waved and then turned back to the fireplace.

“Becca—” he began.

“Shush.”

“I’m sorry I—”

She shushed him again, then stood on her tiptoes and gave him a peck on the forehead. “Happy Hanukkah.”

“Is this some kind of Jewish tradition I don’t know about?” Robby asked, feeling more confused than ever.

Becca’s mother laughed. “I think she just missed you. Becca, leave your door open if you go upstairs.”

Robby shook his head. “Then… you’re not breaking up with me?”

Becca poked him hard in the shoulder. “It would serve you right if I did, all that sneaking around. But no.” She studied him thoughtfully. “We need to talk about Miss Winters.”

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