Chapter 6
“INCOMING HOTTIE ALERT.”
AT Daniel’s warning, Tara looked up to see Jace coming through the door of The Grind. Her mood lifted at the sight of him even before she took in the striped hat with elf ears. When was the last time she’d been this happy to see someone?
His mom came in on his heels, a Santa hat perched in her silvering blonde hair.
“Well don’t you two look festive?” Tara said.
“It’s the only time of year I can display my ears without ridicule,” Jace deadpanned.
Tara chuckled.
“We’ve been Christmas shopping,” Linda said.
“Ugh, I am so behind on that,” Tara admitted. “I just haven’t had time to go.”
“You should come with us,” Jace suggested. “You’re off in a little bit, right?”
“I am, but I have to go pick up the kids from school. It’s their last day, so they’re
