Visions of Death: A Paranormal Romance (The Gypsy's Curse Book 1) by Meg Anne & Jessica Wayne

Author:Meg Anne & Jessica Wayne [Anne, Meg & Wayne, Jessica]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Words that Sparkle
Published: 2018-10-22T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 20

Lucas

The diner was busy as usual, and Lucas smiled at the sight of his sister doing what she loved. Lizzie had always been a people person and being the owner of a customer service establishment suited her.

He guided Skye inside and over to the corner where Matthews had taken post.

“What’s up, study buddies?” his partner joked.

Skye smiled and rolled her eyes.

Damn, Lucas would never get tired of seeing her lips quirked up.

“Anything happen today?” Lucas asked.

Matthews shook his head. “Been smooth sailing. What about with you?”

“You wouldn’t believe me if I told you,” Lucas muttered.

“I think you’d be surprised,” his partner responded. “I’ll be here when you decide to stop beating around the bush.”

Before he had the chance to respond, his sister stopped in front of them. “Hey, guys! Coffee?”

“Yes, please,” Skye groaned.

“Same. Thanks, sis.”

She smiled and went to grab some mugs for them.

Skye dropped into an open bar stool next to his partner. She dipped her head forward and began to roll her neck from side to side.

Lucas lifted a hand to run over the smooth skin without conscious thought. “You doin’ okay, Giovanni?”

She shivered at his touch and looked up at him from beneath thick lashes. “It’s been a day.”

“I can think of a few ways to make it better…”

“You two should grab a room,” Matthews said, his eyes ping-ponging between the two of them like he was watching a tennis match.

Lucas scowled at his partner, the moment lost.

Lizzie sailed over with the coffee and let out a breath. “Whew, it’s been busy. Apparently, when people see police tape, they get nosy.”

“Any issues?” Lucas asked.

Skye took a long sip, then let out a moan.

Lucas turned his focus to Skye.

Her cheeks flushed. “What? This is amazing, and I’ve missed it,” she said defensively.

“I’m glad,” Lizzie said with a laugh, looking back at Lucas. “Nothing to report today, Detective.” Lizzie had taken up using Skye’s nickname for him, causing him to roll his eyes and make a face at her as she continued her report. “Everyone has been especially kind, and business has been good.” She leaned forward. “No weird cloaked men hanging around.”

“That’s good.”

“How about you two? Any luck?”

“We can talk about it later.” Lucas glanced at Skye, then back at Lizzie. “We did work hard though, so food wouldn’t be turned down...”

Lizzie raised an eyebrow. “You would never turn food down.”

“You have me there. Cheeseburger, please.”

“You got it. Skye?”

“I’ll have the same. But onion rings instead of French fries, please. And lots of ranch.”

“Coming right up.”

Matthews let out a low whistle. “Glad to see you’re a woman with an appetite.”

“Hands off,” Lucas warned.

“You two do realize that I’m sitting right here, right?” Skye interjected with an annoyed huff.

Matthews laughed before turning his attention back to Lucas. “So, you really aren’t going to fill me in on what happened today? It’s my case, too.”

“I will, but not here. When you bring Lizzie home, we can all sit down and go over it.”

“Alright.” Matthews dropped it and looked back down at the book he’d been reading when they walked in.

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