Chapter Sixteen
SELBY LEANED BACK in his chair, pulling his coffee cup closer to the edge of the counter as he opened the latest Terry Brooks’ novel. For a hump day, the downtown area had been quiet, which meant he had more time to read. He had even put off restocking shelves with the newer books that came in just so he could enjoy his coffee and slip away into another world. Part of the joys of working for yourself. While days like this weren’t good for his cash flow, they were perfect for his peace of mind.
However, as he opened his book to the first page, the bell over the door jingled, shattering his quietness before it had even started. Forcing a smile onto his face to greet the customer, he glanced over at the door, his smile quickly slipping into a confused frown as he watched Tra
