Chapter Eight
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Hannah
It’s been three dayssince I’ve seen Blade.I’m in town buying groceries and a few essentials, chocolate for me and food for Grace.The locals are all friendly as I wander around the store, but something keeps drawing my attention elsewhere.Every time a motorbike roars past, I can’t help but strain to see if it’s Blade, knowing he’s in an MC and must ride.
It’s silly, but I can’t stop looking.A small part of me hopes to catch a glimpse of him, even though I know he’s probably off doing his own thing.Still, I can’t help but look whenever one goes by.
I’ve got my head in the freezer cabinet, trying to decide if I should get ice cream when someone says, “Get the rocky road.”
Turning, I find Tessa grinning at me.“It’s the best.”
I shut the door, looking down at the basket already full of chocolate.“I’m trying to decide if my ass can handle any more sugar.”
Tessa laughs.“That I understand.You going to be in town long today?”
“Not sure, why?”
“Well, if you want a sugar fix, Mandy has cooked her famous chocolate pie.It’s seriously good.”
“Are you working today?”
Tessa glances at her phone.“I start in ten minutes.Come on, it’s a slow day, and Vex will be there.”
“Why do I care about Vex?”
“You don’t, but I do, and I’m pretty sure Blade and him are meeting up there today.You could just happen to be in there and say hello.”Tessa smirks.
“Are you playing matchmaker?”
“As far as I know, you’re the only woman who’s ever hung out with the Kings.Maybe your good luck will rub off on me and Vex will finally...”she makes air quotes with her fingers, “...see me.”
“He sees you.But men are dumb sometimes.”
Tessa holds up her phone, pointing to the time.“Gotta run.But come in, get a coffee and some pie.”
I nod, a smile tugging at my lips.“Okay, I will.See you soon.”
“Yay!I can tell we are going to be friends.”Tessa winks at me and hurries to the checkout.
Casting another glance at the ice cream, I decide I don’t need it and make my way to the cashier.The older woman smiles at me as I place my purchases on her counter.
“How are you liking Crystal Creek?”she asks, her voice friendly, but there’s a sharpness in her eyes that hints she’s not one to miss much.
“I like it a lot.I’m really looking forward to winter.”
The woman coughs, her eyes widening in disbelief.“Are you crazy?It gets colder than a witch’s tit, and we can get snowed in for days, weeks even.”
