Chapter 5
By the time Noah got his master’s degree in 2015, Mom and Pop were ready to retire to Florida, and his other brothers had their own careers and families; they’d flat out told Pop they wanted no part of the tavern.
“Let me run the Golden Circle, Pop. I’ve got my degree, and you’ve showed me how to do it.”
“I don’t know, Noah.”
Noah knew the reason behind Pop’s reluctance, so he played what he hoped was his winning hand. “Gabriel Granger hasn’t been around in ages. You know he’s been hanging out at the Haven over in Scottsville.”
Pop scowled at him. “How do you know that? Are you still infatuated with the vampyre?”
Jesus, how had Pop figured that out? Noah had been certain he’d concealed his feelings well.
As hard as it was, he gave his father a relaxed smile. “Come on, Pop.
