Jack Kursed by Glenn Bullion

Author:Glenn Bullion [Bullion, Glenn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: (¯`'•.¸//(*_*)\\¸.•'´¯), urban fantasy, paranormal, magic, vampire, immortal, witch
Publisher: Glenn Bullion
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 11

Jack held in amusement as he parked outside the library. He didn't even know Parkville had one. He'd seen institutions come and go over the decades. It actually broke his heart when horseback slowly faded away. It was probably only a matter of time before the digital age replaced libraries.

"Why does Miss Hernandez have to teach me two times in one day?" Tiffany asked as they climbed out of the truck. "Is this discipline for hitting Robert?"

"Not at all. This is just some extra teaching, called tutoring. As far as Robert goes, you did awesome. He pushed you, and you busted his ass. I guarantee he will not push you again."

Tiffany stopped halfway across the parking lot. Jack paused when he realized she wasn't at his side. Her lower lip quivered, but she held in her emotions.

"Is this because I'm not very smart?"

He felt a stab of sadness, and quickly shoved it aside. He didn't like feeling things for other people. She looked down as he knelt in front of her.

"Tiffany, you're doing fine. We're just trying to give you a helping hand."

"Miss Simmons used to say I was the stupidest kid she ever saw."

Jack clenched his fist. With every mention of her name he regretted not killing her.

"Forget what she said. You only listen to Miss Hernandez and me now."

"Okay."

The library was nearly deserted. Only a few people read at tables and browsed the net at computer terminals. A woman sat behind a counter and played with her phone. Jack laughed at a teenaged couple making out in a back corner. Weren't there better make-out spots than the library?

He almost overlooked her, thinking they'd arrived first, but saw Erica sitting at a table near the water fountain, drinking a soda. What threw him off was the dark pair of sunglasses on her face.

He tried not to indulge. He saw her every morning, but never outside of school. She wore a tight pair of jeans and a shirt with a lower cut than usual. Her legs were crossed, and a pair of open-toed sandals dangled from her feet. Her wardrobe hugged her perfectly. Erica simply oozed beauty.

She noticed them approaching and offered a smile.

"Hi there, Shady," Jack said.

She blushed and removed her sunglasses, shifting her head slightly to minimize view of her scar. "Sorry. I wear these when I'm out. You know, to-"

"Yeah, I know why."

"Okay, Tiffany," she said. "Get your books ready while I talk to Jack for a second."

She led him away a few tables by the arm and lowered her voice. Jack leaned in close.

"I’m not comfortable with you giving me two hundred fifty dollars."

"Well, you agreed. I’m not going any higher."

"No," she said, shaking her head. "It’s already too high."

"Think of a number you’re comfortable with, and let me know."

"Fine. Give us about two hours," she said with a smile. "You finally get some time to yourself, a single parent’s dream."

"I’m not going anywhere. I’ll stay out of your way, but I’ll be over here."

"You’re gonna stay here while I tutor?"

"Yeah," he said, a smile touching the corner of his mouth.

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