Keaton's Lessons [Brac Village 6]
Brac Village 6
Keaton's Lessons
Keaton Richards owns Jammin' Juice Hut. His life is simple, worry-free, and he loves owning his own business. But when events start unfolding after a mysterious stranger shows up at his shop, Keaton begins to question not only his sanity, but if he should pursue the edgy and secretive man he finds himself enthralled with.
Kade Marshall served fifteen years in prison for two crimes—one he committed and one he had nothing to do with. The only thing he wants to do is put his past behind him and start living again. But when feelings of doubt and depression start to creep in, Kade isn’t so sure coming home to Brac Village was the smartest thing for him.
In Keaton’s plight to save Kade, he teaches the man the meaning of life, love, and how to live once again. But will that be enough or will Kade walk away from Keaton, feeling that his mate deserves so much better than an ex-con?
Genre:
Alternative (M/M or F/F), Paranormal, Shape-shifter
Length:
36,236 words
Brac Village 6
Lynn Hagen
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KEATON’S LESSONS
Brac Village 6
LYNN HAGEN
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Kade Marshall scrubbed at his jaw as his eyes scanned over the local paper, looking in the wanted section and finding nothing that he could apply for. It had been a little over two weeks since his brother Bishop had picked him up and let Kade stay at his place. Since coming here Kade had been searching the paper daily to no avail.
There was absolutely nothing to find for someone with very little skills.
Kade was pretty sure he wouldn’t find an opening for an ex-con whose only skill was woodworking. Although Bishop wasn’t complaining, Kade wanted to pull his own weight around here. The feeling of mooching off of his brother was eating at him. He had taken care of his own needs his entire life and wasn’t going to start depending on others—even if it was family.
Having to live with Bishop was one thing. Having his brother take care of all of his expenses was unacceptable.
“No luck?” Bishop asked as he walked into the living room and set a cup of coffee down in front of Kade. His brother sat next to him and kicked his feet up on the coffee table.
“There’s nothing useful in here. The new clothing store is hiring, but I don’t know a damn thing about fashion. The diner is looking for another waiter, but I have never waited tables in my life.” Kade tossed the paper onto the couch cushion next to him and sat back, his frustration growing. It had been Bishop who suggested Kade move back here to Brac Village with him. Maybe living in this small town wasn’t the best thing for him.
Bishop patted him on the thigh. “Something will give. Don’t get frustrated and give up. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that our alpha will not let you fall on your face.” His brother sat forward, and the look in his eyes told Kade that he had just thought of something brilliant. “Why don’t you go talk to Maverick? A few months back he was advertising loans for people to start their own businesses. You can open up your own handmade furniture shop.”
That sounded like a dream come true, except Kade didn’t know anyone who would give a loan to a man fresh out of prison. It was true that Maverick was a pretty decent guy, but Kade was almost positive he would be turned down.
“Just think about it.” Bishop left Kade to sit there and mull over the possibility that maybe he could own his own business. It would be nice. Kade wouldn’t have to worry about a boss or anyone he worked with looking down on him for his past.
He just didn’t know the first thing about running a business. Maybe he would look into the possibility. Until then he at least needed to find a few odd jobs to put some money in his pocket. It sucked being broke. Bishop had given him some cash to tide him over until he found work and Kade was trying his hardest to hold on to what he had and not spend it.
Deciding he would hit some of the businesses in town and see if they needed anything done, Kade went into the guest bedroom where he was currently sleeping and got dressed. If there were any fancy places in town, Kade would not be going there because he only owned jeans and T-shirts.
Kade caught Bishop before his brother left for work. “Can you drop me off in town?”
“Hop in,” Bishop said right before he yawned. “We have to make this quick. I’m already running behind.”
“You’re a high school shop teacher. I already know you don’t have a class until second period.” Kade hopped into the passenger side of his brother’s brand-new, shiny Dodge Charger. God, this was a sweet ride. Kade would love to own something like this. Hell, right now he’d be happy as hell just to be working.
“I’m leaving early, smarty-pants, because there’s a staff meeting this morning.” Bishop pulled from the drive and headed toward town. It had been years since Kade visited town. He had been locked up for fifteen years and wondered how much Brac Village had changed.
He prayed it still wasn’t the dirt-poor town he remembered. If it was, he had no hope of finding any work. But Bishop had said that the alpha had given out loans. It had to mean some new businesses were up and running.
When Bishop entered the town limits Kade was speechless. Brac Village had definitely changed. It didn’t even look like the place where Kade had grown up. He felt like a damn stranger as his eyes darted from one building to the next, taking in a floral shop, barbeque restaurant, bakery, and so many more businesses that his head was spinning.
The Café looked like it had been remodeled and he saw that the bookstore was still there. Maybe he would find some work after all.
Kade pulled in front of Santiago Cycles. “This is where I let you off. If you can’t find a way back to the house then call me and I’ll pick you up after work.”
“Thanks.” Kade got out and closed the door, watching as his brother pulled away. He wasn’t sure where to begin. Since he was in front of the motorcycle shop, Kade decided to start there.
Pulling open the glass door, Kade walked in, his eyes bouncing from the racks of leather clothes to the sweet-ass bike sitting in what looked like a showroom. The shop wasn’t really big, but hell if Kade wasn’t in heaven.
