Midnight Whispers by Curtis Christopher Comer

Author:Curtis Christopher Comer [Comer, Curtis Christopher]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781602821866
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books, Inc.
Published: 2010-10-01T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

As soon as Blake returned to the safety of his apartment, he called Melody. He didn’t really want to bother her during her week off, but after Brian’s confession, he didn’t know where else to turn. Fortunately, she answered quickly and sounded almost giddy.

“What’s up?” she asked.

“You sure sound happy.” He hated himself for his self-pity.

“I am. And, as of last night, I’m officially dating again.”

“That’s great,” Blake said, trying to sound supportive. “So you and your cop hit it off?”

“Her name is Hope and she’s great. She’s really beautiful, has a great sense of humor, and,” Melody paused for dramatic effect, “the witchcraft thing doesn’t freak her out at all.”

“I just saw Brian.”

“How’d that go?” Melody’s tone was cautious.

“He’s started seeing someone.”

“Oh, Blake. I’m so sorry. Are you okay?”

“It was just a surprise.” Blake sighed. “But, yeah, I’m fine.”

“Do you want me to come over? I really don’t mind.”

“No. I’m fine, even though he had the nerve to ask if I still wanted to work with him on cases.”

“Do you?”

“Of course.” Blake was miffed she would even question him. “The cases we help the department solve don’t just benefit the police. They help families get closure.”

“I still think Brian’s question was a valid one. But I do know you take your job seriously, so he shouldn’t have assumed otherwise.”

“Well,” Blake said, tired of the topic, “when do you see Hope again?”

“Tonight. I’m making dinner here.”

“Nice. Have a good evening and let me know how it goes.”

“I will. Do you mind if I bring Hope over for ghost-show night?”

“No. I’m dying to meet her.”

Ghost-show night, as they referred to Tuesday nights, was when a series of paranormal investigation shows aired on one of the cable networks, and they got together to watch, if only to compare notes. Usually, they watched just to laugh at Clive Damon’s Haunted Isle.

As he hung up, Blake couldn’t help but feel a bit jealous of Melody’s new love affair. Then again, he reminded himself, Melody had been single for such a long time that she—of all people—deserved a hot love affair.

Fuck Brian and his new boyfriend. The new guy’s probably got the personality of a beer can.

And anyway, why was he still jealous? Brian had made it perfectly clear it was over, and it had been long enough for Blake to get used to the idea. Besides, Blake had certainly used the time since the split to his advantage, so why couldn’t he let Brian see other men? But Blake wasn’t out searching for a relationship, just a little physical interaction. What Brian had done was different, and it felt strangely like a betrayal.

Blake grabbed a light jacket and went downstairs in search of a taxi.

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