A Charmed Life (Halloween LaVeau Book 5) (21 page)

“There are serial killers who look innocent. It’s not like they have a sign that reads ‘I’m a murderer.’ You should know that… we’ve come in contact with plenty of people. Look how sweet and innocent Cora looked.” I sighed. “You’re right though. I’d feel bad if we didn’t try to help.”

Nicolas pulled the car over to the side of the road. The headlights illuminated the person standing next to his car. As soon as I saw his face I knew right away it was the guy Phillip.

“That’s the one who talked to me in Enchantment Pointe. He was at the party,” I said.

Nicolas shut off the car and shoved it into park. “I don’t think this is a coincidence. I’m going to find out what this guy’s up to.”

I hoped Phillip didn’t have something sinister in mind. I thought this was all over once we’d caught Cora and Jolene.

As Nicolas climbed out, I opened the car door and I got out from the passenger side. I met Nicolas at the front of the car. Nicolas and I stared at Phillip.

“I’m glad you stopped. Thank you,” Phillip said.

“What seems to be the problem?” Suspicion was evident in Nicolas’ voice.

Phillip motioned over his shoulder. “I just have a flat that I‘m changing, but I’m having a bit of a problem with one of the lug nuts though. I could really use some help.”

Nicolas and I exchanged a look. I shrugged.

“Yeah sure, I can help out.” Nicolas rolled up his shirt sleeves.

I watched for a bit as the men worked on the wheel. I couldn’t handle it anymore and I had to say something. Phillip was practically acting as if he didn’t know me. Phillip knelt down in front of the wheel.

“Phillip, I just wanted to ask you a question,” I said.

“What’s that?” Phillip asked as he peered up at me.

“Back at the party, why were you there?”

Nicolas watched for an answer too.

Phillip stood. “I’m not sure. I was given an invitation, but I never figured out why I was there.”

“Who gave you the invitation?” I asked.

“The lady, Cora was here name. She gave it to me right before I saw you that day in Enchantment Pointe.”

“I should have known Cora was behind it,” I said.

“You told Hallie that you’re a member of the coven. I’ve never seen you before.” Nicolas handed the lug wrench back to Phillip. 

“I’m part of the coven. I just joined last week, remember? You were there.”

Nicolas stared at Phillip for a couple seconds, and then I saw the recognition in his eyes.

“Oh, yeah, now I remember you.”

Phillip acted a lot different now. I suppose my charm had worn off. Things were back to normal, which made me happy. The charmed life wasn’t for me.

Phillip thanked us again and then got back into his car. Nicolas and I hurried back to his car.  Talk about an awkward ride home. Now we had to discuss the little matter of the marriage proposal.

“I’m just glad you’re okay,” Nicolas said. 

Had Liam and Nicolas only asked me to marry them because of the spell? I was pretty sure I knew the answer. It stung a little to know that the proposals had only come because of magical influence.

Nicolas glanced over at me as we drove and I knew he wanted an answer.

I watched him for a moment, and then said, “I guess you’re wondering what I thought about your proposal.”

“Hallie, I’m sorry if I sprang that on you. I’m not sure what came over me.”

“I know what came over you… magic,” I said softly.

“I hope you’ll let me ask you again sometime,” he said.

“My answer was yes.”

Nicolas swerved when he glanced over at me. “Are you serious?”

The only problem was at that moment Liam flashed through my mind. What would I tell Liam? What would I tell Nicolas?

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