Baited Blood by Sue Ann Jaffarian

Author:Sue Ann Jaffarian [Jaffarian, Sue Ann]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Fiction, Vampires, Murder, Mystery, Vampire, murder mystery, Speculative Fiction Suspense, soft-boiled, amateur sleuth, mystery novels
ISBN: 9780738723129
Publisher: Chivers
Published: 2011-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

SIXTEEN

Shortly after Jesús arrived at Stacie’s house and confirmed that the dead vampire was a young vampire, as they’d suspected, Samuel sent Doug and Madison home. Before she went to bed, Madison scanned the sketches and downloaded the photos and sent them to all of the council members. Samuel had texted them earlier about the latest development and let them know the sketches would be coming. He’d also texted a message to the council and Madison saying Ricky felt from Keleta’s reaction to the photos that he knew who the latest dead vampire was, but claimed he didn’t. Byron and Ricky were going to work on Keleta to get him to talk.

As tired as she was, Madison had trouble sleeping, awakening just after daybreak. Restless, instead of turning over and going back to sleep, she got up and put on her running clothes.

Once at the park, Madison was happy about her decision. The morning was shaping up to be beautiful and clear. She had just parked her car and was heading to the trail when she saw Julianne jogging toward her, obviously done with her run. She was with a different running companion—a tall, young man with dark hair and brown skin. He wore a Dodgers cap like Julianne’s.

“I’ll be with you in a minute,” Julianne told the guy, tossing him the keys. He headed for the SUV while Julianne stopped to speak to Madison.

“I was wondering if you’d be here today,” she said to Madison. “Have trouble getting out of bed this morning?”

“A bit. I had to work very late last night.”

“And you’re alone today. I’m sorry about that.”

Madison shrugged. “Yeah. I haven’t seen or talked to Mike since yesterday morning. I think we both need some cooling-off time.” She tossed her head in the direction of Julianne’s companion. “I see you have a new running partner. He’s pretty cute.”

Julianne laughed and looked over at the SUV. “Yeah, he is. Not the brightest bulb on the tree, but he is fun.” She looked back at Madison and winked. “Men are like busses, Madison—miss one, another comes along.”

Julianne started to walk to her car, but Madison stopped her. “Julianne, you’ve been so nice. Maybe one day we can meet for lunch or something?” They were difficult words for Madison to spit out. She wasn’t used to making overtures toward people she didn’t know, but she did need friends her own age, and Julianne seemed like a good place to start.

A wide smile crossed Julianne’s lovely face, and her blue eyes brightened with interest. “I’d like that, Madison. I really would. I get so wrapped up with my career, I seldom take the time to relax with girlfriends.”

“I know what you mean. I go to school and work. In fact, I’m going out of town tonight for my employer.”

“Tell you what, then. Let’s dump the clowns and run together Monday morning. We can talk more then.”

Madison was excited at the prospect. “Great. Usual time, around six thirty?”

“Hang on,” Julianne said and ran to her vehicle.

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