Hexes & Hot Flashes: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Romance (The Oracle of Wynter Book 1) by Lisa Manifold
Author:Lisa Manifold [Manifold, Lisa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-01-28T16:00:00+00:00
Chapter Nine
As I opened the vestibule door, I could see the dark blue uniforms of the police. âGreat,â I said.
âIs everything all right?â Logan was behind me.
âDonât do that,â I said crossly. âDonât sneak up behind me. I didnât even hear you leave the kitchen.â
âPart of the job,â he said quietly. âThe cops?â
âYes,â I couldnât contain my irritation. âBecause of Ash.â
âThe guy who had the bracelet?â His humor was back. âThe Indiana Jones look alike?â
I was not amused. âYes. You can forget you ever heard me say that. Can you go back to the kitchen?â I was acutely aware of how this was going to look. Theyâd met me while I was reporting the disappearance of a man Iâd just met; now I was here with another man, a big, handsome man, only a couple of days laterâgood lord. I could hear the gossip.
Well, it was no oneâs business but mine. I yanked open the door as I pasted a smile on my face. âOfficers,â I said. âWhat can I do for you?â
Andy Dentwhistle, along with Scott Trenton glowering over his shoulder, stood on my front porch.
âHey, Wynter,â he said. âWe came by because we have some more questions for you. May we come in?â
âSure,â I said, stepping back. âOf course.â I turned and walked toward the kitchen. âWould you close both doors, please?â I asked over my shoulder. I didnât slow down.
Once in the kitchen, I leaned against the far counter. Both men came in, Andy looking less comfortable than Scott. Scott just looked annoyed, and as though he was trying to be threatening. âHave a seat,â I said. I gestured at the island.
I noted that only my cup was on the island. The burner had been moved to the center, as though it was nothing more than a pleasant decoration. âWould you like some coffee, or tea?â I asked.
âYou have company?â Scott Trenton asked.
âI do,â I said. âBut I donât see how thatâs important.â
âItâs important if we say it is,â Scott shot back.
âHey,â Loganâs deep voice came from the living room. âWynter, are you all right?â He looked around as though he hadnât seen the officers before. âWhatâs going on?â
âWho are you?â Scott asked, taking a step toward Logan.
âIâm Logan Gentry, a friend of the family. Iâve been travelling, but when I came back to the States, I heard about Derek, and came to offer my condolences,â Logan said, walking toward Scott with his hand out. âHe was too young.â
âThat he was,â Andy said, watching Logan and Scott shake hands. âWhat is it you do, Mr. Gentry?â
âIâm a curator for private collectors,â Logan said, big smile still in place. âThey hire me to find pieces for them. You know collectors. Thereâs never enough time for them. Which is good for guys like me.â He stepped to the side and shook Andyâs hand.
âWe need to speak to her alone,â Scott said.
âWynter?â Logan looked at me.
âLogan is a good friend. Iâm fine with him being here,â I said, directing my comments to Andy.
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