Prelude to a Witch by Amanda M. Lee

Author:Amanda M. Lee [Lee, Amanda M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B08W2MMZJX
Goodreads: 56972259
Publisher: Independently published
Published: 2021-01-01T05:00:00+00:00

CHIEF TERRY WAS AT THE TABLE WITH Aunt Tillie when we entered the dining room. I couldn’t help but notice Aunt Tillie had opted for standard blue leggings today instead of her usual loud ones. That likely meant she was hungry.

“Something happened last night.” Landon didn’t stand on preamble, but he did dart a look toward the door to make sure Hannah wasn’t approaching. “You’re not going to like this.” He laid it all out for Chief Terry, who frowned throughout the entire tale.

“Well, that’s just great,” Chief Terry rumbled. He didn’t yell, but I could tell he wanted to. “That doesn’t sound very smart.”

I shrugged. “She knew.”

“She suspected,” Landon corrected. “It’s done now. We have to deal with it. I just wanted you to be aware before she comes down.”

“It will be fine,” Aunt Tillie waved away his concern. “She’s not evil.”

“How can you be sure of that?” Chief Terry challenged.

“Because I’m me. I know things.” She tapped the side of her head. “You guys need to stop getting worked up about things like this. Worry about the big stuff.”

Landon, from his spot by the door, swiped his hand across his throat to silence Aunt Tillie. It didn’t work.

“Is that a gang symbol?” Aunt Tillie demanded. “Did he just gang signal me?”

“No.” I shook my head. “He just wants you to stop being you.”

“Fat chance.” The smile Aunt Tillie pasted on her face when Hannah appeared was straight out of a horror movie. “Welcome to the wonderful world of witches. If you open your big, fat mouth, we’ll curse you to within an inch of your life. We’re having bacon for breakfast, though, so there’s that to look forward to. If you want some, you’ll have to get in there fast before the glutton steals it all.”

I briefly shut my eyes. Only Aunt Tillie would think that was appropriate.

Landon cleared his throat, discomfort rolling off him in waves. “Ignore her.”

“I don’t think that’s wise.” Hannah returned Aunt Tillie’s smile. “I see everybody is caught up on where we stand.”

“Not everybody,” I said, shooting a worried look toward the kitchen. My mother’s reaction was yet to come. “We thought it best to tell Chief Terry, though.”

Hannah poured herself a glass of juice and focused on Chief Terry. “And how long have you known?”

“Since ... forever.” Chief Terry’s expression didn’t change. “She’s always been my little sweetheart. Even though she’s an adult now, that hasn’t changed. It won’t ever change.”

“And you want me to be aware that you’ll be working against me if I blab,” Hannah surmised.

“He doesn’t think you’re going to blab,” I offered awkwardly. “He’s just ... .” What? How could I explain it?

“He’s her second father,” Landon volunteered. “In some ways, he’s her first father. Everybody here will go to the mat for everybody else. You should be aware of that.”

“I’m aware.” Hannah took a seat at the table. “I have no interest in ruining this family. Everybody is delightful.”

“Have you met Aunt Tillie?” I pointed to the woman in question.

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