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“Stephenville,” she said, hoping he didn’t think she was geographically undesirable. It was really just a twenty-five-minute drive between Stephenville and Popsville, so hopefully it wouldn’t bother him.
“I need to get a few things from Stephenville,” he said. “I’ll come in and we’ll have lunch.”
“I’ll give you my number,” she said, grinning.
When she saw the others had tired of waiting for them and gone into the restaurant, she quickly slid across the seat to him, kissing him before he had a chance to say anything else.
The kiss was brief, but it still sent all kinds of tingles down her spine. Dating him was so much better than being around ghosts. His touches made her feel warm inside.
As soon as they’d made their supper orders, Fiona filled in the others on what the ghost had said to her. No one much liked it, but they knew they’d be able to figure out how to banish it because they had no choice. People were still being killed by the ornery couple.
Chapter Five
The wind whisperedthrough the trees as Jake pulled up to Layla’s house, his heart pounding in anticipation. He couldn’t believe he was about to take her out on their first date. Spending the time with her that he had already, he knew there was something special about her. As soon as he reached her house, he texted her, and then went to the door. With as much time as she spent around the paranormal, it didn’t feel right to just knock, even if she was expecting him.
“Ready for our lunch date?” Jake asked with a grin as she opened the door.
Layla smiled, her eyes sparkling with excitement. “Definitely. I’m looking forward to spending some time together. I mean, we’ve spent lots of time together, but this time we don’t have the others with us, so it feels really special.”
As they drove to a new café there in town, Layla gazed out the window, watching the play of sunlight on the leaves. Jake couldn’t help but steal glances at her, captivated by her beauty. He knew that Layla, along with Max, Bella, and Fiona, had helped a family guardian back in July. But now, they faced a darker threat—the ghost of a man who had seduced countless women, only for them to be murdered by his wife.
“Jake,” Layla said softly, sensing his thoughts. “We will find a way to deal with this new challenge, just as we did before.”
“I know,” he replied, reaching over to squeeze her hand. “And I’ll be here to help you every step of the way.”
“Thank you,” she murmured, her cheeks flushing with warmth.
They arrived at the cafe and were shown to a cozy corner booth. The atmosphere was intimate, perfect for a romantic lunch. As they perused the menu, Jake couldn’t help but ask about Fiona and Max.
“How are they doing? Married life must be an adventure with all the supernatural happenings around here.”
Layla chuckled. “You could say that. Fiona has really come into her own with her ability to communicate with ghosts, and Max is always there to support her. Somehow, she managed to transfer her power to Max. We’ve all tried sharing our powers more times than I can count, but it never worked until Max came along.”
“Sounds like a solid partnership,” Jake observed, admiring how Layla’s eyes lit up when she spoke about her friends.
“Definitely. And Bella, with her powers over the moon, is such an asset to our team.”
