Wayward Witch by M T Harrte

Author:M T Harrte [Harrte, M T]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Immortal Imprints
Published: 2019-01-07T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

I practically skipped down the sidewalk as I made my way to the store to see the fellas. I couldn’t believe it, I had pockets full of money and the grimoire too.

This milestone meant I was one step closer to saving Cecilia and getting my life back on track. I rounded the corner and picked up the pace as the store came into view.

Now I can finally afford a few more supplies, pay the retainer, and do a few more things.

I pushed open the door and was greeted by a musty scent, but I didn’t care. I’m on cloud nine and nothing would bring me down, not even the golem towering over me.

Somehow, I managed to inch around him and head toward the register. Unfortunately, Ichiro was not behind the counter. The person behind the counter was an older guy petting a skunk.

Is that what that smell is? I hope like hell that’s his familiar and not an actual skunk.

“What can I do you for?” asked the man.

His button-down Hawaiian print shirt had sweat stains under the armpits and his undershirt looked like it used to be white once upon a time.

“Hi, I was in here the other day, and a group of guys helped me out; Ichiro, Cuddles, and Gavin. Are they around?”

The man snorted and picked up the skunk in his arms before plopping down in the chair.

“Did those idiots swindle you out of some money too? Look, I don’t know what kind of shady deal they made with you and I don’t want to know. I fired them once I found out they were making side deals with my customers.”

“W-what?” I stammered. “Where can I find them?”

I need answers and I need them now.

The old man stroked the skunk and eyed me up and down.

“You look like a nice kid,” he mumbled, his voice low and raspy. “You don’t want to get mixed up with those guys and their foolishness. You wanted to get carted off by the Magistrate?”

I shrank down inside myself a little. I knew the dangers of what I was doing but it never really hit me until now. Everything I had done up till now has definitely been illegal and if found out, the Magistrate would prosecute to the highest extent of the law.

I’m getting deeper and deeper and it feels like it’s too late to get out.

“I just need some answers,” I muttered. “Just so I can clear up some things.”

The old man shook his head as he put the skunk to the side.

“Alright,” he grumbled. “Don’t say I didn’t warn you.”

He scribbled down an address and shoved it toward me. I scooped it up and skimmed it.

“Thanks,” I said, shuffling toward the door.

The man grunted an incoherent response as I exited the shop.

I glanced down at the paper again and tried to figure out which way would be the best way to get to the address.

It’s not too far away, so despite having more money than ever, I decided to save a buck and just walk.

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