Talisman
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Eleven were from Katie, three from Samuel, a couple from two of my classmates, one from Mrs. Tuttle, and one from Ty. His message was simple and direct. “I’m still waiting. I’ll be waiting.” I stared at the words on the screen for a solid minute.
Why can’t I find the courage to call him? Especially with everything I’ve been through over the past several days. From uncovering crazy supernatural beings to stabbing a twelve-foot rattler with my shoe, I still found myself a coward when it came to Tyler Smith. It really shouldn’t be such a surprise to me. I’d had a crush on him for years without saying or doing anything about it. What’s a couple more days?
My phone began to hum a little tune. Katie. I didn’t feel like answering it. I knew she would bring up Daddy and want me to talk it out with her. That was the last thing I needed or wanted right now. The promise I’d made to Samuel earlier was going to be harder to keep than what I’d realized.
After I’d peeled myself out of my clothes, I took a quick shower, threw on my pajamas, dove into my bed, and yanked the covers over my head. Though I was still securely on my blissful high, thoughts of what would come from Lazarus purchasing Shiloh Ridge ran circles through my mind.
Good thing I can’t feel the worry from them.
I cuddled up with my new purple bauble in one hand and Daddy’s shirt in the other. I’ll call Katie tomorrow. I had way too much to filter out tonight. After all, I didn’t need any additional chatter about Daddy upsetting me and causing the batteries to run down on my powerful little purple stone.
That would be MY luck…
Chapter 17