A Moment in Time by Lisa Moreau

Author:Lisa Moreau [Moreau, Lisa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781635554205
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books, Inc.
Published: 2019-09-26T16:00:00+00:00

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Ivy couldn’t remember the last time she’d felt so joyful. Aside from tinkering with the antiques in her apartment, she hadn’t really gotten her hands into a timepiece in years. In fact, it felt like a lifetime ago. Ivy thought of her life in two parts: before Violet’s death and after. Needless to say, the time after sucked. As much fun as she was having, though, she hated the thought of betraying her family. If they knew where she was right now, they’d be so disappointed in her.

“How about a break?”

Ivy glanced up at the sound of Claire’s voice. She was casually leaning against the doorframe with her arms crossed, looking more like a centerfold model than a cloud researcher. Why’d she have to be so beautiful and pleasant to be around? It would be so much easier to dislike her if she were a bitch. Unfortunately, though, Ivy had yet to experience a distasteful side to her.

“You’ve been working nonstop for hours,” Claire said. “You didn’t even take a lunch break.”

Ivy stretched her arms high overhead. “What time is it?”

“You’re asking that in a clock shop? Just look around.” Claire pushed off the wall and sauntered into the office.

Ivy was relieved to have a desk between them. The farther she stayed away from Claire, the better, considering Ivy had no business finding her appealing. When they’d been standing close earlier, she’d been tempted to wrap her arms around Claire’s waist and rest her cheek against her chest, which was an insane notion.

“I’ve been having so much fun, I guess I lost track of time.” She gave a wide smile.

Claire picked up a weight-driven movement part and studied it. “Do you enjoy working at Savoy’s Spicy Sauce this much?”

Ivy snatched the item out of Claire’s hand, since she’d just adjusted it, and placed it back on the table. “I know what you’re getting at.”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Claire’s long eyelashes fluttered. She looked adorable in her lousy attempt to appear innocent.

“Yeah, right.” Ivy narrowed her eyes. “I’m only here for a week. That’s it.”

Claire sighed and sat on the edge of the table. “Fine, but you seem to enjoy this work, and you’re really good at it. I can’t believe you’ve gotten so many done already.”

Ivy eyed the stack of repaired clocks, feeling proud of herself. Claire was right. She was a whiz. “Guess not getting a horology degree from that clock-restoration college in Philadelphia didn’t hold me back after all.”

“You had plans to attend college? Why didn’t you go?”

Ivy shivered and felt goose bumps up and down her arms as thoughts of that sickening time rushed back. She looked into inquisitive eyes. “Violet died right before our high school graduation. She was planning to get married and work in the store. When that didn’t happen, I felt it was my duty to take her place.”

Claire’s frown caused her forehead to wrinkle. “What do you mean, your duty?”

“My family needed help.” Ivy’s cheeks heated, knowing that was only part of the story.

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