Better Than Hex by Annabel Chase

Author:Annabel Chase [Chase, Annabel]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 154557099X
Amazon: B071R3QMG8
Goodreads: 34890146
Publisher: Red Palm Press LLC
Published: 2017-04-18T05:00:00+00:00

While I was in the Glades, Astrid sent her owl to track me down. It seemed that Britta was busy at the station and Astrid needed a stand-in deputy with her to interview Donna Montrose, another suspect in the Ed Doyle murder case.

Donna was on the roof when we arrived, hovering above the chimney. Her wings fluttered at warped speed as she buzzed around the structure, taking copious notes.

“I guess a pixie makes sense for a job like this,” I said. “It must be much easier for her to move around buildings than a satyr.”

Astrid shrugged. “It didn’t seem to deter Ed. From what I hear, he was very good at his job. Quick and thorough and always fair.”

Astrid whistled to get Donna’s attention. The pixie noticed us on the ground and made a beeline—or a pixieline—for us.

“Good day, Sheriff Astrid.” She glanced at me and frowned. “And hello Girl I Don’t Know.” She gave Astrid a suspicious look. “Where’s Britta? You haven’t fired her already, have you?”

“No, she’s holding down the fort at the station,” Astrid said. “We had a few drunk and disorderlies come in. A wereferret party got out of hand. Ricardo was dancing in the street wearing nothing but a strategically placed coconut shell.”

Donna and I laughed. It was easy to imagine Ricardo drunk and disorderly—in the best possible way. He was far from a belligerent drunk.

“I’m Emma Hart,” I said.

Donna’s mouth formed a tiny ‘o.’ “The new witch from the human world.”

“That’s me.” I gave her an awkward wave. I had a feeling I was going to be referred to as the new witch for the next century, if I managed to live that long. Instead of the FNG, I was the FNW.

“Do you need to get inside the building?” Donna asked. “It’s only closed until I complete the final inspection.” She referred to her notes. “If my calculations are correct, I should only be another twenty minutes.”

“We don’t need to get inside,” Astrid said. “We need to talk to you.”

“Me?” She seemed genuinely surprised. “What about?”

“Ed Doyle,” Astrid said. “You were his apprentice. Isn’t that right?”

Donna’s expression softened. “Yes. Poor Ed. Such a tragedy.”

“Not so much for you,” I said. “Now you finally get to step into his shoes.” Or hooves.

“Well, I have been waiting an awfully long time for my chance to shine,” Donna admitted. “Ed was such an exemplary inspector. He never left any jobs for me to do.”

“That must’ve been tough,” Astrid said. “Here you are, working your wings off, trying to show the town that you can inspect a building like nobody’s business. But there’s diligent Ed, taking all the work.”

Donna nodded. “It hasn’t been easy. I’ve been training for what seems like forever. I’m so ready to do solo inspections.”

Astrid smiled. “Well, now you can do as many solo inspections as you like.”

Donna brightened. “I know. I guess if there has to be an upside to Ed’s death, that’s it.” She frowned and quickly covered her mouth. “Oh no. That sounds dreadful, doesn’t it? There shouldn’t be an upside to Ed’s death.

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