Chapter 18
Tattoos by the Sea was impossible to miss. It was the only tattoo shop on the boardwalk. Shaun opened the door for Ellie like he always did. It was a nothing gesture, but it showed he was polite, he had manners, and he was okay to let her walk ahead of him.
Inside, a large man with huge biceps covered in tattoos leaned over the counter with a cup of coffee in his hand. Ellie noticed the label was the same logo as the coffee shop they passed on the way here. The Local Bean. Maybe she and Reid could stop in and see if they had any tea.
“Hi.” The guy stood to his full height, which had to be at least six-three. He wore a flannel shirt over faded jeans, and his long dark blond hair was pulled back into a bun. He was an intimidating human, but when he smiled, his entire being ligh
