Chapter Five
"You should come out with us," said Alexandra Gray, Jocelyn's younger sister. A curvy brunette with boundless energy, Alex was one of those people who could cajole anyone, man, beast, or plant. Gwen was pretty sure Alex had sweet-talked her latest plant that she'd added to her bookstore into growing three leaves in a week.
Gwen glanced up from the papers strewn about her desk. "I have to finish this up. I'm already way behind on this month's accounts."
Alex slipped into the ratty chair across from Gwen's desk and pouted. "You always have an excuse. I've been very understanding, you know, but the last time you went out was two months ago. I remember. You said yes and I nearly dropped a book on a customer's head when I was shelving."
Alex owned the little bookstore on Main S
