Wild Hearts by Sharon Sala

Author:Sharon Sala [Sala, Sharon]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3, mobi
Tags: Suspense
ISBN: 9780778318163
Amazon: B00OYD63AU
Barnesnoble: B00OYD63AU
Goodreads: 23161577
Publisher: Mira
Published: 2015-03-31T04:00:00+00:00

Twelve

It took an hour for Dallas to calm down enough to get back to exploring her father’s room, and a couple of hours more to go through all the boxes. She found interesting things, but nothing that shouted “money.” The only thing on the desk, besides a cup of pens and pencils and a pad of paper, was a small stack of books with diverse subject matter ranging from dousing for water to raising ginseng. At first curious as to why he would have such a strange assortment of books, she soon realized why he’d kept them.

The names on the flyleaves belonged to members of the very first Phillipses who’d claimed the land and built this house. These weren’t only antique editions but family heirlooms. She put them back the way she’d found them and kept on searching.

It was after 2:00 p.m. when she ended her search with no more answers than when she’d started. She’d skipped lunch and her belly was growling, but instead of making herself something to eat, she grabbed a cold can of Dr Pepper and a handful of peanuts, and headed for the porch swing out back.

The day was clear, the sky more white than blue. She ate the peanuts one at a time, taking joy in hearing the crunch every time she bit down. And as she ate she swung, satisfied in the moment and grateful for the sound of the creaking chain.

When her phone vibrated, she quickly grabbed it, guessing the text would be from Trey, and it was.

Just making sure you’re okay. Do you need anything? I need you.

Her smile stilled. The past few days had given her a whole new perspective on what mattered. He had never denied his feelings, and he’d never quit on her. She reread the message and then sent him one back.

I’m fine. I cannot lie. I need you, too.

He fired back an answer so fast it made her laugh.

Tonight. You. Me. Dinner in Mystic.

Deal. Me. You. A night on the town.

The little heart he sent back made her smile.

She took the phone off vibrate and dropped it back in her pocket, then finished off her pop. She had a hot date and her hair was a mess, but doing it herself wasn’t happening when she could only raise one arm above her head. She thought of the Triple C Salon and went into the house to get the phone book. She’d gone to school with the owner. Maybe someone there could work her in.

* * *

The Triple C Hair Salon—the Cs stood for curl, cut and color—was a red metal building between a small boutique and a bakery just off Main Street. Dallas had made the call with some difficulty and finally had to ask them to shout so she could hear, but they’d assured her they would work her in as soon as she arrived, so she’d headed for town.

She didn’t tell Trey. He would have insisted on taking her himself. But she didn’t need a babysitter.

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