by Renee George
Several people from town helped us to really pull the place together with painting, plumbing, refinishing the floor, and decorating the small bathroom. Even Ruth’s son Tyler. He was totally warming up to me. And watching her son Taylor—who was a little thinner and a lot more pleasant than his twin—with Eldin Farraday, I was pretty sure why he hadn’t settled down with a woman.
Soon, the whole town, on this holiday weekend, would be traipsing in and out for our very first potluck hosting. I still couldn’t believe we’d volunteered. Talk about pressure!
Neville’s crimes had rocked the small community, and we would all need time to heal. They voted to bury his head away from his body, along with Sheila, as an eternal punishment. Way harsh, but poetic. Rest in pieces, Neville Lutjen.
The sheriff, through some legwork, found out where the hunters were located. The Kansas City Star reported that three business men, John Weatherly, Carl Perkins, and Samuel Wheeldon died in a fire at a private property in Lake Ozarks in early July. Shifter justice had been swift in their case.
Brady Corman checked himself into a rehab center finally. He’s getting the help he needs now, and even better, I think he really wants it. Jo Jo’s staying with me and Chav at her cabin until Brady comes back home. We manage without getting in each other’s way too much. Besides, it’s short-term, and I spend most of my nights and mornings at the apartment over the restaurant with Babe.
The bodies, what was left of them, were returned to their families for proper burials or ritual pyres. I tried to attend all the local funerals as a courtesy, but as my psychic ability develops, strong emotions like those nearly put me on my knees.
But today, I told myself, I am going to think happy thoughts. The memorial for the twelve victims is being revealed on the courthouse lawn. It is going to be an event to both celebrate the lives of the hunted therianthropes, and mourn their passing. A way for them to always be remembered. Billy Bob had blessed the groundbreaking.
The memorial, called Twelve Wandering Souls, is beautiful garden set off to the side of the courthouse in a large clearing. It has flower and herb beds surrounded by short marble walls, each dedicated to one of the dead. Jo Jo, Chavvah, Babe, and I all helped with the planting.
The interim mayor, Babel Trimmel, is going to officiate the ceremony. Since he has a college education and a degree in public relations, he was perfect for the job, even if it still bothered me that he might be happier somewhere else.
I felt his presence even before he reached his arms around me and kissed my ear. “You okay?”
“Now I am,” I said, stroking his arms with my fingers.
“Gah!” Chav shouted from the kitchen area. “Get a room, you two.” She’d been happy for Babel and me, but it didn’t mean she wanted our hanky-panky thrown in her face.
He just tightened his hold on me and said, “I love you, Sunny Haddock.”
And finally, I believed in a happy ending just for me. “Oh, Babe,” I whispered against his neck. “I love you, too.”
“Jeezus!” Chavvah shouted, throwing a wet kitchen towel at us and turning on the open sign. “Don’t make me break out the hose.”
Babel and I smiled at her. My heart wanted to burst from my chest. I was in love with a man who loved me. Only me. I held out my hand to his sister, my best friend, and she took it.
“Okay, girl. Let’s get this party started.”
The End
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About Renee George
Renee George is a USA Today bestselling author of urban fantasy, paranormal romance, erotic romance, contemporary romance, and romantic comedies that highlight varying themes including traditional, ménage, gay and bisexual relationships. A published author since 2005, she has written and published over 30 books in the past decade. Accolades include: EcataRomance Award for Best Paranormal Erotic Romance and Best Gay Erotic Romance and a Literary Nymph Blush Award for Best Paranormal Romance.
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