Free A Charming Hex (Magical Cures Mystery Series Book 9) by Tonya Kappes Page A

best night fishing. There are some fish that glow in the dark. It’s a lot of fun.”
    “You’ve done it before?” Oscar asked with a curious tone.
    “Oh yeah, man. Me and my family used to come here all the time, so my fiancée wanted to come here.” He pointed to someone off in the distance. “In fact, that’s my brother. I’ll see you tonight.”
    He didn’t give us a chance to turn down his offer before he took off in a sprint toward his brother and the rest of the wedding party. They had already gathered down on the beach in their swimsuits. Drinks were flying.
    “Hi!” The brunette from earlier flagged us down. “Patrick said you two were joining us for snorkeling tonight. I’m Juliette.”
    “Hi,” I greeted her. “I’m June and this is my husband, Oscar. I hear congratulations are in order.”
    “We are so excited. This is the first time I’ve been here, but Patrick raved about it until I gave in.”
    “You gave in?” I asked, recalling just a few short minutes ago Patrick had told us that it was her idea to come here.
    “Oh yes.” She laughed. “What girl wants to give up the dream of a big church wedding to get married in a bathing suit.” She shook her head. “One in love. Anyway, Patrick and his family have been coming here for years. Unfortunately, his parents were killed in a terrible house fire. Gas stove they believe exploded and that’s why Patrick won’t get a gas oven.” Her brows furrowed. “Terrible really. And now it’s just the two of them. Peter and Patrick.”
    “It’s just me and Oscar. Both of our parents are deceased and we have no siblings.” The wedding party looked like they were having all sorts of fun without the bride. “Who is that out there?” I wanted to change the subject when I saw a pair of flippers pierce the water in the distance.
    “Oh, that’s Peter. My soon-to-be brother-in-law.” She shifted her weight and folded her arms. “He was really affected by the death of his parents. They coddled him a lot and he was in the home when his parents died. In fact, Patrick was the one who found him almost dead in the basement and saved his life.”
    “Really?” I couldn’t imagine what that must’ve been like.
    “Yes. So now we have custody of him, though he’s going to be eighteen in a few months.” She let out a heavy sigh. “He didn’t want to come because he hates to be in crowds. Patrick reminded him that Tulip Island was secluded. When he saw you and Oscar getting on the plane, he freaked.”
    “That’s so sad.” I really wanted Peter to be happy and for a split second I wondered if I could do a little spell to help him.
    “He’s special.” She smiled and waved at him when he saw us looking at him. He waved back with something in his hand.
    “Special?” I asked.
    “He needed help all through school and went to special schools.” Juliette smiled.
    “Oh.” I lifted my chin in the air. I wasn’t sure what to say.
    “Anyway, I insist that you come to the rehearsal dinner before snorkeling and you must come to the wedding.” She tapped my arm. A pulse of lightning rushed through me, causing me to catch my breath.
     “Sure,” Oscar confirmed. “It’s just us on this island so we might as well make the most fun of it.”
    He looked at me. I felt sorry for him because I could relate to how he had to be feeling, thinking about losing his parents at a young age like me.
    “Of course we will.” My mouth dried. “We wouldn’t miss the dinner, snorkeling or the wedding.”
    “Wonderful.” She bounced on the balls of her feet. “I’ll be sure to tell Mr. Victor to include you in all the details. I’d better get back to the group. Would you like to join us?”
    “I think we are going to continue to walk around and take a look at the beautiful island.” Oscar took me by the hand. “We will see you tonight.”
    “You two are so cute.” Her button nose curled and she scurried off, back to their group of eight.
    “What was