Deadly Powers (Tapped in book 2)
““What’s your name?”
“Everyone here calls me Juniper … or June.”
I knew that wasn’t her real name, which was Lori. Holding on to the empty tray, she seemed hesitant to talk—somewhat embarrassed—since she no longer could hide behind her saloon-girl persona.
She looked around, squinting against the midday sun. There were faint tear tracks on her cheeks and she’d need to reapply makeup. I gave her that mental suggestion, and she immediately became more self-conscious.
“I need to go … you know … to get back there.”
“Watch yourself, Lori.” I spoke her real name before I could stop myself. By the startled look on her face, I knew I’d made a grave mistake.
“Who the hell are you? How do you know who …”
“I’m not your enemy here, I promise you that.”
She spun on her heels and hurried off, the fragrance of her perfume lingering in her wake. As I watched her progress toward the saloon’s doors, her hips began to sway more noticeably, and then, suddenly, the vulnerability I’d witnessed mere moments ...before was gone.MoreLess
“Everyone here calls me Juniper … or June.”
I knew that wasn’t her real name, which was Lori. Holding on to the empty tray, she seemed hesitant to talk—somewhat embarrassed—since she no longer could hide behind her saloon-girl persona.
She looked around, squinting against the midday sun. There were faint tear tracks on her cheeks and she’d need to reapply makeup. I gave her that mental suggestion, and she immediately became more self-conscious.
“I need to go … you know … to get back there.”
“Watch yourself, Lori.” I spoke her real name before I could stop myself. By the startled look on her face, I knew I’d made a grave mistake.
“Who the hell are you? How do you know who …”
“I’m not your enemy here, I promise you that.”
She spun on her heels and hurried off, the fragrance of her perfume lingering in her wake. As I watched her progress toward the saloon’s doors, her hips began to sway more noticeably, and then, suddenly, the vulnerability I’d witnessed mere moments ...before was gone.MoreLess
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