A Pepper Brooks Mystery Collection: A Cozy Box Set Books 1-3 by Eryn Scott

Author:Eryn Scott [Scott, Eryn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kristopherson Press
Published: 2019-07-31T22:00:00+00:00

11

I shoved Mindy's planner back toward Nate then stood, holding up my hands in defense. "Victoria told me some stuff about the case and I came with her for support since she was nervous. I'm trying to hand things off to you guys, swear."

After a few moments, Alex's gaze softened and he nodded. "Sorry. It's been a long day."

"It's only ten thirty," I said, cringing.

Alex groaned, looking at his watch. "You know the funny part? I really thought this small town thing was going to be boring." He shook his head. "Little did I know..."

Biting my lip, I frowned. "I'm so sorry." I set my hand on his arm, squeezing down once.

Nate, who I'd forgotten was still sitting behind me, cleared his throat. Alex nodded a hello as the tall café owner stood, then walked up to us.

"A police officer. Finally. I would like to submit this planner as evidence." Nate held the planner out and turned it over. "It was found at my business, left on a table on Wednesday midday. I had intended to give it back to its owner upon her return to my establishment since she is—" he paused, closing his eyes for a moment, “—was a regular. Alas, I am bringing it to the police as I have learned she will never be returning." To demonstrate his point, Nate flipped open the planner's plastic NWU cover so we could see Mindy's name filled out in the This Belongs To section. She'd written "Room 205—Howard Hall" on the Return To line below. Howard Hall had been my dorm during my first two years.

Nate snapped the planner shut, making me jump, and then he shoved it toward Alex. "I need to make my way back to the café." Clasping his newly emptied hands behind his back, Nate tipped his lanky body forward in a bow. "Pepper, I'll be seeing you sooner than you know." He eyed me and then spun on his heel.

Alex frowned at Nate's retreating form. "Sooner than you know?" Alex mumbled, turning his concerned gaze to me.

I sighed and swatted the air. "That's most likely not as terrifying as it sounded. I think that's just Nate's way of saying he'll see me later."

Alex watched me for a moment. "Remind me why you're here again?" He ran a hand over his face. "Sorry, my memory is shot right now. Frank and I were on night patrols and we got the call about the... fountain, right at the end of our shift. We stayed on to help out."

"That's okay." I gave him a sympathetic smile. "I'm waiting for Victoria. She's with your dad giving a statement."

"Statement?" Alex squinted one eye. "The barista that works at the Bittersweet cart?" When I nodded, he added, "I thought she didn't talk."

Shrugging like it wasn't a big deal, I said, "She does now, to me. Trusts me or something." I picked at one of my nails, peeking up at Alex.

Chuckling, Alex said, "More like she hasn't learned not to trust you yet.

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