Charmed Spirits by Carrie Ann Ryan Read Free Book Online

You two are great company,” Matt said after they
caught their breath.
    “Thanks,”
Jordan said dryly. “I’m so glad you think that.” She felt all gooey inside at
the feel of his body next to her, even with Stacey sitting at the counter,
glaring at the three of them. She resisted the urge to wave at the bimbo,
barely.
    “Any
time,” Matt said. “As for Stacey, you know I don’t beat women, so there is only
so much I can do.”
    Jordan
blinked at that statement then burst out laughing again. God, she loved him.
    No,
bad thoughts, Jordan, bad thoughts.
    “Oh,
Abby, I forgot. Tyler wants you to call him when you had a chance,” Matt said.
    Abby
paled and dropped her fork. “Wh-why?”
    Matt
tilted his head, and Jordan furrowed her brows. What was with that reaction?
    “He
had a question about the upcoming Halloween play and security and thought you’d
know the answer.”
    “Why
is there security at an elementary school play?” Jordan asked.
    “Because
Tyler is paranoid and wants to make sure the kids are okay. Since Justin is the
principal, he allows it.”
    “Then
why didn’t he just call her himself?” Jordan asked.
    “Because
he doesn’t remember my number,” Abby whispered, her head low.
    What
the hell? “Isn’t it in the
directory?” she asked.
    “Yes,
but he never remembers to look there,” Abby mumbled. “It’s okay; I know what
he’s going to ask anyway, so tell him that I took care of it, okay?” She looked
at Jordan and Matt. “I’m in charge of setting the play up since I’m one of the
only teachers who doesn’t mind staying late these days.”
    Matt
nodded, a frown on his face.
    What
was going on?
    “I
should go take care of that now, then.” Her friend put some money on the table
and stood stiffly. “I’ll see you both later, okay?” She didn’t wait for them to
say anything back and left the diner in a hurry.
    “Okay,
what just happened?”
    Matt
shook his head. “I have no idea, but I think Tyler fucked up.”
    “If
he hurt her…”
    “No,
I don’t think he did it on purpose. In fact, I think he doesn’t realize how
amazing Abby really is.”
    A
small kernel of jealousy took root, which was ridiculous.
    “So
he’s just an ass?”
    “He
dates. It’s not an issue, but I don’t think he’s dated Abby.”
    “Oh… oh. ”
    “Right.”
    “Huh,
well, then.” Poor Abby.
    “The
place will be taken down soon. Don’t worry,” Prescott St. James bellowed over
the quiet conversations of the diner. Stacey wrapped her arms around him and
hugged tightly. Jordan almost gagged.
    “What?”
Ally asked, her eyes wide. “You can’t destroy the old Marlow place; it’s
history.”
    Matt
froze beside her, his face going pale.
    “Matt?”
she asked, worried.
    “I
can do whatever I need to get done. That place and the old Cross place need to
be taken down.”
    “Excuse
me?” Jordan asked, and pushed Matt out of the booth so she could stand. “You
can’t destroy my home.”
    “Ah,
Ms. Cross. I’m glad you’re here, as this will make it easier. Your home is
ruining the property values around town. I am making it my personal mission to
see that both it and the old Marlow place are destroyed.”
    “You
can’t do that.” Rage filled her, and she stepped forward to slap the bastard,
but Matt held her back.
    “She’s
right, Prescott,” Matt stated, his voice a little too shaky for Jordan’s
comfort. What is going on with him? “You can’t take down a building
because you have a grudge.”
    Prescott
lifted his nose as Stacey gave a trilling laugh that sounded like cats on a
chalkboard. “Oh, I can do anything I please. And I will.”
    “You’ll
need the council’s vote,” Matt warned.
    “And
I’ll get it.”
    “We’ll
see,” Matt and Jordan said at the same time.
    “Let’s
get out of here, Jor. I’ve suddenly lost my appetite.” Matt gave Ally a couple
of twenties, far too much for their lunch, grabbed their coats, and dragged her
out of