A Southern Charms Cozy Potluck Box Set by Bella Falls

Author:Bella Falls [Falls, Bella]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Evermore Press
Published: 2019-03-05T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

I must have circled the streets surrounding the warden station more than ten times, unable to decide whether or not to go in or go home. After another circuit around, Zeke stood in front of my path, blocking me from riding past the station. I braked hard to avoid hitting him.

He held onto my handlebars. “Miss Charli, your brother sent me out here to find out why you keep passing by. He suggested that you either come in or go home. Except…he didn't say it in such a nice way.”

“Let me guess. He said something about using the bathroom or not, right?” I smirked.

Zeke avoided my devious glance. “Something like that, miss.”

I put the young warden out of his misery. “Tell my brother I'll stop in to see him in a few.” Parking my bike in the lot, I followed Zeke inside.

Mason stood by the front desk. “And how was your lunch date?” he mocked.

“Don't ask,” I warned.

The detective acted interested. “That good?”

“Or that bad.” He didn't need the specifics, but he could wipe that smug satisfaction off his face anytime now.

“Come to my office,” he requested.

Once inside, Mason closed the door behind me. He pointed to a box on his desk. “I’ve brought in some of her things that seemed more personal to her.”

I stood on my tiptoes to try and catch a glimpse of what things he’d chosen. “Why?”

“I thought that's how it worked. If you couldn't hold the person's hand, you could use something of value to them to help find whatever it is you’re searching for.” The detective proved his skills in observation, knowing my exact methods.

My hands trembled, and I squeezed them into fists. Twice now, I’d tried and failed. If I attempted to help Mason and nothing happened, I didn't think I could face his disappointment in me.

“I don't know if now is a good time. Maybe we should try later,” I managed. With fast feet, I moved to the door, turning the knob.

Mason took long strides to catch up and slammed the door shut with his hand, trapping me inside. “Charli, I don't get it. You made it clear that you wanted to work with me, but as soon as I ask for your help, you refuse? Tell me what it is you do want.”

I started to explain to him the reason I needed to leave had more to do with me than him, but he didn't give me a chance to respond.

He leaned against the door, trapping me with his body. “I don't know what you want me to say. I guess I felt like you see me differently after that thing with Skeeter. I know that my actions weren’t exactly honorable.” He cast his eyes to the floor, swallowing hard.

Nana was right, not that she didn’t have a gold medal in that. Still, my heart melted a bit at his embarrassment. “Mason, everyone in there was under the influence. Remember how no one was arrested? That's because my grandmother was right when she said that none of you could be held responsible for your actions.

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