Nothing to Croak About by Leighann Dobbs & Traci Douglass

Author:Leighann Dobbs & Traci Douglass
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Leighann Dobbs

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“Hey, cuz.” Raine bustled into Enchanted Pets the next morning, her arms loaded down with Chinese Lantern plants. “Sorry to back out on you at the last minute, but I’ve got a whole batch of my prized orchids wilting, and I don’t have anyone to tend to them.” She plopped the pots down on Issy’s counter then brushed the dirt off her hands. “Sorry I can’t go to Dex’s with you.”

“Darn.” Issy frowned. “Hope your plants get better soon.”

Raine waved on her way out the door.

Issy grabbed an empty cardboard box from the back room and set the plants inside then snatched her bag from beneath the counter and fished out her keys. “Hannah? I’m going to load these into Brown Betty. When Ember gets here, can you send her down to my truck? We’ll leave from there.”

“Sure thing, boss,” Hannah said, waving. “Have a good time.”

“See you in an hour or so.” Issy headed outside, Bella trotting along on her leash. The sun was out, and the day felt warmer than usual. She walked the half a block to her old pickup and balanced the box on one hip while she unlocked the passenger side door then bent inside the truck to settle the box in the small space behind the seats. Nervous excitement fizzed in her stomach, and she couldn’t seem to keep the silly grin off her face. Truth was, she hadn’t been able to stop thinking about Dex and the latest kiss they’d shared. Seemed each time they were together, the invisible cord between them grew stronger. And now, with him all but coming out and saying he accepted her, magic and all…

Well, Issy felt more hopeful about a possible relationship between them than she had in a long, long time. Now, if Ember would just get a move on, they could head over to Dex’s bungalow before his cable guy finished for the morning.

“There you are.” Ember rushed down the sidewalk, a small white shopping bag with the Divine Cravings logo embellished on the side in her hand. “I’m really sorry, Issy, but I’m afraid I can’t make it today either. Got a big order for a last-minute dinner party tonight and I’ve got a ton of desserts to make this morning.” She held out the bag to Issy. “Here’s the lizard treats. Be sure to give him a scratch under the chin for me.”

Ember winked, and Issy got the distinct impression she’d just been set up. Still, she asked, “Gordon, you mean?”

“Sure. Him too.” Ember slowly backed away. “Have fun!”

Issy shook her head and secured Bella onto the passenger seat before walking around to get in her truck. She’d been nervous enough seeing Dex again with her cousins along. Now, she’d be seeing him again all alone. Her chest squeezed with apprehension. Maybe he’d changed his mind. Maybe he’d decided being with a paranormal was too much bother. Maybe he’d regretted kissing her last night.

She took a deep breath and checked for oncoming traffic

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