Four-Leaf Clover: A Wicked Witches of the Midwest Short by Amanda M. Lee

Author:Amanda M. Lee [Lee, Amanda M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: WinchesterShaw Publications
Published: 2017-02-14T00:00:00+00:00

Six

“You did what?” Thistle made a face as she crossed her legs at the ankles and glared at me.

“I offered to let Nancy Jarvis work for us in exchange for items from the shop.” I’d been proud of myself for going out of my way to help a person in need … right up until the moment Thistle made me feel like an idiot. She does that often, just for the record. Bay says I should stand up to her more often, but Bay makes me feel like an idiot on a regular basis, too, so I’m not sure I should trust her.

“But … why?”

“Because she was upset and I felt bad for her.”

“But we don’t even know her.”

“Last time I checked, I didn’t need to know someone to have empathy for them,” I pointed out. “She’s sad and afraid. If I can make her feel better, I’m going to do it. Besides, what does it matter? It’s a few candles and an Ouija board or something. It’s not as if it will break us.”

“I didn’t say it would break us.” Thistle’s eyes flashed. “I just … .” She broke off and held up her hands in defeat. I almost didn’t recognize the gesture because Thistle is the type of person who never admits defeat. “You know what? You’re right. We could use the help, and it’s a nice gesture. I don’t have a problem with it.”

I narrowed my eyes, suspicious. “Are you just saying that so you can turn it around on me later and make a big deal about it?”

“No. I’m saying it because it’s true.”

“It will mean good karma for us.” I’m an optimist at heart.

“And the Goddess knows I need good karma after the crap I pulled with those women earlier,” Thistle mused. “I wonder if Aunt Tillie has found out why those women are worshipping her.”

That was a pretty good question. “Are you going to tell her about Mrs. Little?”

Thistle answered without hesitation. “Yes.”

“Are you going to wait until those women drive Aunt Tillie around the bend and she’s threatening curses against people other than you?”

“Yes.”

“Are you enjoying this more than good karma rules allow?”

“Oh, yeah.” Thistle’s smile was lazy. “I can’t seem to stop myself from enjoying this. It’s like the perfect storm. Aunt Tillie is going to lose her mind and I’m going to swoop in at the exact right moment and tell her that Mrs. Little is responsible. She’ll be so furious she won’t be able to remember my part in all of this. It will be glorious.”

I had my doubts, but I didn’t bother admitting them to Thistle. It’s rare that she’s in a good mood, and I wanted to take advantage of the situation as much as possible. “So … you’re okay with Nancy working for us for a few days, right?”

“I am,” Thistle confirmed. “Perhaps this is your lucky coin coming into play again. Maybe she’ll help us out of a bind when we’re busy, and we’ll help her

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