5
Avery
I was far too keyed up to sleep. Besides, if I returned to my parents’ home while they were still awake, I might slip up and tell them about my upcoming date with the sexy veterinarian. I already felt enough pressure to make it a success without adding their anticipatory looks into the mix.
I decided to take a late-night walk to burn off some of my excess energy. Although there had been a recent crime spree of minor break-ins and petty vandalism in our lovely, coastal town, I refused to be afraid. Brunswick Bay Harbor was my home, and I would not hide out at my parents’ house in fear. Besides, Kevin Durley was the only major criminal that had ever lived here, and he was locked up.
The wind was brisk coming in off the water from the harbor as I walked down Blueberry Cove Street,
