Chapter 29

Setting out first thing in the morning, Nate and I headed into town to look at my new shop. It was situated in the center of town, the clean and impressive building fairly eye-catching compared to its surroundings. I stood outside the front of it for a few moments, impressed. 

“This is a good spot.”

Nate grinned, stepping closer and spoke quietly into my ear. “Told you. Did you doubt me?” 

My heartbeat sped up suddenly and confused, I moved further away, “Of course not. Your information has always been trustworthy.” I felt as if my cheeks were warm, and wondered if I had been out in the sun too long. 

Nate didn’t speak further, simply grinning at me, the expression slightly mischievous. It made me feel off kilter. He was normally fairly quiet and serious, only smiling occasionally when joking with me during classes with Jim or running around wi