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I’d go down in Devil’s Moon history books as the librarian who puked on the library floor.
    “I can’t believe we’re working together,” I said.
    “Too bad I only work part-time though. After work today I’ll be at my shift over at Sue’s,” Tammy said as she bounded up the steps.
    Tammy worked three jobs. I wasn’t sure why she put in that many hours. She’d casually mentioned saving for a house a while back, but when I’d asked again she said she didn’t want the responsibility of mowing the lawn. Anyway, she worked afternoons at Sue’s Savvy Beauty Salon as a hairstylist. That explained Tammy’s fashion sense and incredible hairstyle.
    A loose strand of hair had slipped from my ponytail and I tucked it behind my ear. I wondered what I’d look like with highlights. Not copper-colored like Tammy, but a soft caramel maybe? Oh, heck, what did I know about beauty? Up to this point my life had been all about books, spooky things, and planning a wedding. Now that Travis had eliminated the wedding, I just had the books and spooky things—my constant companions. Now that I thought about it, Travis was more spooky than any ghosts would ever be.
    “Good thing you found a place to live right away.” Tammy glanced over her shoulder as if looking in the direction of the old place I’d rented. She’d offered for me to stay with her, but I didn’t want to be a burden.
    “Renting a one-bedroom apartment next to the pizza place wasn’t ideal, but it’ll have to do for now. It’s close enough to walk.”
    She nodded and scrunched her nose up a little. Apparently Tammy knew all about how the smell of pizza permeated through the air up to the third-story windows, something I hadn’t discovered until move-in day. Too bad she hadn’t warned me sooner. Though I guessed it was my fault for surprising her and not telling her I was moving back to town until I’d arrived. I hadn’t wanted to get my hopes up if I hadn’t gotten the job, so I had kept it a secret.
    “Are you the only assistant? I’m afraid I wasn’t given much information on the library’s status. Other than it needs help, that is.”
    I still couldn’t believe they’d hired me to bring the library into the twenty-first century. I’d only been working as acting head librarian back in California for about six months, after my previous boss had had a nervous breakdown and had to leave town in a hurry. There were probably more qualified applicants, but I knew better than to ask questions. Tammy hadn’t wanted the job. She hadn’t decided on just one career yet. She wanted to keep her options open. Now I’d have to figure out all the details as I went along.
    “Oh, yeah, there’s a full-time assistant all right.” Tammy had a playful bounce in her step. “Her name is Leslie Knight.”
    Thank goodness I wouldn’t be totally on my own. At least I had Tammy and now Leslie to help. “Good. I was afraid I’d be all alone in this big building. You know, with a ton of work to do. Do I know Leslie?”
    “Probably not. She moved here a couple years ago to take the job. I think she was related to Mrs. Stanley. Come on. I’ll introduce you to Leslie.” Tammy had a smirk on her face as she held open the massive oak door. She gestured for me to go first.
    “What? Does Leslie have two heads?” I asked as I stepped across the threshold.
    Tammy’s mouth twisted up on one side. “No, not two heads.” She paused. “How do I put this? Um, Leslie is a hard worker, that’s all I’m saying.”
    “Well, that’s a good thing,” I said.
    “You would think so, wouldn’t you?” Tammy bit her lip, hiding back a smile.

Chapter Three
     
    We stepped across the brown tiled floor of the vestibule and into the main room of the library. The warmth from my surroundings embraced me as if I was wrapped in a giant hug. To the left were rows of tables with green and brass lamps placed on top, giving out a cozy glow. And beyond the tables, shelves of books