Crowned by Fate by Author T.S Novel

Chapter 67 Adrian's 19 " They left after the reception , " Jessie soil , her smile faltering slighth " least , I think they did . Everything it a little fury after I fell the red to hel " bandaged forebead , " Take and I ended up here , and I assumed everyone else went home " " You tell then the stage ? " I prengted , recalling the janitors explanation . " Yeah , " besde nodded , then winced at the movement . One mute I was dancing with like , the next - book Face plant city .

She laughed , though the sound seemed hollow. " Jake tried to coich me It ended up falling too . He's got a houken nose and a sprained wrist , but they're keeping him for abservation Her story matched the janitors , yet something dialni fidented with the edge of her Hanket . Fricht . Estudied her face carefully , noting how her eyes worddat quite mert mine , how her fingers Dis 1 Skye come in the hospital to check on your I med .

" That deri and like her Jessie frowned , ber brow funnewing in concentration . " I … Tim not sure . Yesterday's kind of a blu . I probably had way too much champagne . " She rubbed her temples as if trying to massage away confusion . I don't really remember when exactly they left . " Ryder stepped forward , placing the bouquet on her bedside table . Try to think back . Was there any commotion at the wedding ?

Any strangers or unexpected Jessie stared at the flowers , then back at us , her expression growing increasingly uncomfortable . " L .. I don't think so . lost wedding stuff , you know ? Musir , dancing , cake Her voice trailed off , and the pressed a hand to her forehead . Tm sorry , my head's still killing me . The doctor said memory gaps are normal | exchanged a glance with Ryder . Either Jessie was hiding something , or something had interfered with her memory .

Neither option boded well for finding Skye and Nadia " Thank you for your time , " I said , my voice tighter t than I intended . " We hope you reemer memer quickly . " " Thank you for your time , " I said , my voice tighter than I intended , " We hope you recover ner quickly As we left the hospital room , Ryder shook his head . That was weind .

It's like she's describing a completely different wedding than the one in those photos Let by The Watering Hole , I decided , abendy striding toward the exit . " If anyone knows Skye's movements in this town , it would be her former box " When we arrived at the bar , the lights were off and a " CLOSED sign hung in the window . The establishment wouldn't open for another few hours , but I mouldn't afford to wait .

I circled armand to the back , Ryder following clowly " We could break in , " Ryder suggested , eyeing a partially open window , " Just to look around . " Just as I was considering the meths of his suggestion , the distinctive metallic chick of a shotgun being cocked froze us in place .

You boys better have a damn good reason for sniffing around my back doon " a gravelly voice called out I turned slowly , hands raised in a non - threatening gesture , to find an elderly man training a shotgun on us . His weatherd face was set in grim determination , though his stance betrayed a slight tremor age catching up with once steady hands . Recognition flashed in his theumy eyes mimite . You're that fella who came looking for Skye last year . Adrian , right ?

" " Buck, " I acknowledged , lowering my hands slightly . Tm looking for Skye again . She was here yesterday for her friend's wedding , but now I can't reach hot , " Then old y lowered his shotgun , concem replacing suspicion . " Skye was here A Jessie's wedding ? 1/2 Chapter 67 Buck shook his head , Iraning the shotgun against the wall before fishing a set of keys from his pocket .

" Lets talk rigide , The interior of The Watering Hole smelled of state her and pine scented cleaner , Ruck flipped on the lights and gestured for us to take state the her while he shuffled behind it . Coffee he offered , already reaching for a pot " No time , I declined . " Skye and another woman from out … community were at Jessies wedding yesterday . They've gone missing , and no one seeme të remember when they left on where they went . " Buck's bushy eyebrows drew together . " Missing ?

That don't stand right . Skye's a careful ' Should we call the police ? " He poured himself a mug of coffee , his hands shaking slightly " Not yet , " 1 said quickly . " We just want de retrace . beir steps fint . " " You sure ? " Back looked skeptical . " If she s trally missing " I'm sure , " I cut him off more sharply than intended . The last thing we needed was human police involved in what was increasingly looking like real ! business . Something g wasn't adding up .

I pulled out my phone and scrolled to the photos Skye had sent me " Buck , you said you weren't at the wedding ? ' I showed him the screen , zooming in on one of the reception photos . There in the background , standing near the bar with a drink in hand , was Back himself , smiling as he watched the dancers The color drained from Burks weathered face . " That's that's impossible . He took the phone with trembling hands , staring at the image in disbelief .

" twear on my life , I wasn't there My hip was killing me yesterday - could barely make it from my bed to the hathroom , let alone a wedding . " He looked up at me , genuine confusson and fear in his eyes . Am I losing my mind ? Did I drink so much I don't remember being there ? He shook his head sigormisly . " No , no . I ain't had a drop since my doctor put me on those new pills three works api . Buck stared at the photo for a long moment , then looked back at me .

" Something ist right here . This whole wedding business is strange Jessie called late last night , all confined , asking if I'd driven her and fake to the hospital When I told her I want at the wedding at all , she couldn't remember who took them . " That's odd , " Ryder said , Iraning forward . The bride can't remember who drove her to the hospital after her own wedding ? " " Txactly , " Bark nodded .

Toctor might say it's the concussion , but Jessie's never been the clumsy type , despite what she might say now . Girl's got the balance of a cat . Been slinging trays of drinks for years without dropping a single glass He tapped his temple . " And she ain't forgetful neither . " were there . " I said , pointing to the photo , " despite having no memory of attending . " And now we have proot you actually were My phone vibrated in my pocket .

I pulled it out , noting that it was an unknown number . " Excuse me , " I mumised , stepping away from the bar to answer . " Alpha Adman , " a smooth , familiar voice greeted me . " I was beginning to think you'd never answer " Chapter Comments LIKE POST COMMENT NOW < SHARE