A Merry Murder at St Bernard Cabins by Cindy Bell

Author:Cindy Bell [Bell, Cindy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-12-03T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

It took some time for Nikki to get back to the populated area of the ski slopes. As she neared it, she heard a shrill voice call out to her.

“Nikki! Nikki!” Sonia waved to her.

Nikki sighed with relief as she drank in the sight of the woman. She’d worried that she might have had trouble getting down the slope as well.

“Nikki, are you okay?” Sonia rushed towards her, though she was slowed down by the ski boots she wore.

“I’m fine.” Nikki brushed a few chunks of snow from her jacket. “I took a tumble, but I was okay. Ken was there to help me.”

“Ken?” Sonia’s eyes widened.

“Yes, he was the one that we saw near Ashley’s cabin.” Nikki frowned. “He claimed he was there because he hasn’t been able to sleep. He keeps thinking about her murder.”

“He could be telling the truth. I don’t think either of us have been getting much sleep, have we?” Sonia met her eyes. “I think we should give him the benefit of the doubt.”

“He does seem like a kind man.” Nikki rolled her shoulders as an ache carried through them. “But I don’t think we can rule out possible ill intentions. At this point, everyone needs to be a suspect.”

“I know.” Sonia frowned. “But he just seems like a nice man.”

“Yes, he does.” Nikki recalled the way he looked at her with concern in his eyes. “We didn’t get a chance to check out the Merners’ cabin, but it’s getting late now. The dogs probably need to get out for a walk.”

“Not to mention, you need to make sure you haven’t done any serious damage to yourself.” Sonia narrowed her eyes as she looked her over. “Do you want to go to the first aid office?”

“No, I’m fine. I promise.” Nikki headed off in the direction of their cabin. After a quick glance over her shoulder to make sure that Sonia was still behind her, she quickened her pace. She felt an urgency to get back, though she wasn’t sure why. A subtle pressure formed in her mind. What if Kyle had been arrested while she was gone? Worry for her brother filled her mind.

After they stowed their skis, Nikki snapped the leashes on the dogs, and led them outside. She could feel a few more aches, and while changing her socks to some dry ones, she had noticed some bruises. Sonia stepped outside behind her.

“Can I get any colder?” Sonia shivered as she took Princess’ leash from her. “I can handle Princess.”

“Are you sure?” Nikki glanced at her. “Wouldn’t you rather be inside warming up?”

“I’m right where I want to be.” Sonia held her gaze. “Until I know for sure that you’re okay, you’re going to have to get used to me being at your side.”

“Thanks.” Nikki smiled at her. She knew better than to argue. Sonia had one of the strongest wills she’d ever encountered. “At least the snow has slowed down.” She took a deep breath of the crisp air.

“For the moment.

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