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Prologue

Quinn

The rain was co it impossible for people to drive in Thatwith not only locals, but people passing through They were all hungry, all of the on their way

There was no rooie’s for even oneroup’s orders for dinner and gone to get their drinks, did I have three more who needed waited on

I was run offpulled a double, since two other waitresses had called in One had flat-out quit, but the other had a stoed me to stay and help her out, and I loved that old woman like a mom, so I couldn’t tell her no

Even if I had been about to drop with exhaustion

All I wanted was to go home and climb into bed Maybe sleep for a few days Not that that was even a possibility I had bills to pay, and money didn’t just drop into my lap out of thin air Therefore, I had to work as many hours as I possibly could there

Keeping a swore on My smile was the difference between one dollar and a five dollar tip I had been doing this for almost nine years, so I knew a few tricks of the trade

As I placed a glass of tea in front of two of ulars, an older ht for their “date night,” I heard the bell over the front door jingle again and bit back a groan If oneFire Marshall was going to drop in and give Aggie a citation for being above capacity

Not trusting the other waitresses to turn the newcomer away, I headed for the front door, my smile still in place

As I passed one table after another, I waved at other regulars, noting which of my customers needed refills and whose food I needed to check on

Even if it had been my first day on the job, I could have easily spotted the locals froh The locals didn’t even have to look at thethat was put in front of them

The outside of Aggie’s wasn’t n had long ago lost h Uncle Chaz had offered to do all the repairs for no cost, Aggie had refused She could have easily afforded the costs of repairs She just liked that the outside typically kept the outsiders outside

As I neared the front door, I saw the newest custo my braid over my shoulder, I crossed my arms over my chest and made sure to put a blank expression onhim unexpectedly like this show on o it was better for everyone, especially myself, not to let this particular man see my reaction to him My heart, however, didn’t kno to not beat at triple its nor that had happened, the disaster of that night andaffected by him