I placed the two paperback novels Jacob brought into Stiffanie’s tote bag. Since Jane had a hidden stash, the floating glass, I saw no reason why I shouldn’t have one too. I winked at her after doing the deed. I was wrong thinking Stiffanie was only good for her fashionable-book-looks.
Back at the counter, I placed the third book aside for my boss. During the remodel, Jane had devoured Erin Sterling’s first novel in a single day. I assumed she wanted the next in the series. She normally gravitated towards historical novels, but the witchy main character had Jane under a spell of romance.
Jane’s footsteps echoed as she came down the stairs. “It’s time for your lunch break.” She walked around the counter to take my spot. “You can take yours first.”
“It’s lunchtime already?” I checked the
