Page 18 of Promise Yule Be Mine
“You can say that again. I don’t think I’ll ever sleep again.”
Jenna rubbed my back affectionately and slapped Kody’s arm for laughing. I would too, if he wasn’t absolutely adorable when he laughed.
“What do you say we wrap up this tour and visit the fair?” Kody suggested.
“Let’s.” I spun around instantly and marched right out of the room so I could put that monstrosity where it belonged. Behind me.
The fair proved to be far less traumatic. In fact, it was downright sweet and once I had some cookies in my belly, I’d already forgotten what would surely haunt my nightmares for a long time. Almost forgotten.
Everywhere we walked we found a business with a pun, holiday-themed products, sellers dressed for the season and scents. All. The. Christmas. Scents. Whether they came from baked goods, candles, or perfumes, it was impossible not to get drunk on cinnamon and ginger.
“I know Christmas in New York is a whirlwind but I haven’t felt the magic of the season since I was a kid. I have to say, I’m definitely feeling it now.”
“I’m glad,” Jenna smiled. “Christmas Falls is truly a magical place.”
“We can definitely agree on that,” Kody added.
He stopped in front of a stall called Bailey’s Dog Treats and greeted the guy there.
“You’ve got a dog?” I asked as he perused the flavors and quality of the food.
“Two, actually. Cookie and Milk,” he answered and I stared at him trying to determine if he was pulling my leg or not. “You don’t believe me?”
“You’re being serious?” He nodded. “That’s adorable. What made you name them that?”
“Because Pumpkin and Latte was taken by my cats.”
Gosh. As if I needed any more excuses to like this guy. He was an animal guy.
“Okay, that I have to see,” I told him.
“You like animals?”
“Like them? I love them.A Hundred and One Dalmatiansis like my dream situation,” I said.
“No way. I used to love that movie when I was a kid.”
“‘Used to’? You mean you don’t anymore? Because that’s grounds for termination of our contract.”
He laughed. “No. No. I still do. But I haven’t seen it in ages. Please don’t fire me.”
I pouted and studied his face. As if I needed to study it more. I’d practically memorized the damn thing.
“Fine. But you have to watch it tonight or I’m dropping you tomorrow.”
“Promise!” He put his hand to his heart and the other one in the air.
“Don’t think I won’t test you.”
“Test away.”
I raised an eyebrow and stared at him for far too long when I noticed Jenna watching me.
“You okay?” I asked her, acting as if I wasn’t being completely inappropriate.
“Yeah,” she said and a smile crept up on her face. “I think I am.”
I had no idea what that meant but I didn’t have time to linger on that as Kody turned around with a bag full of treats and smiled.
