Cozy Mysteries Women Sleuths Series: Box Set III: Books 9-12 by Callaghan Hope

Author:Callaghan, Hope [Callaghan, Hope]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2016-05-09T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

Alex Jessup slipped his arm through Loretta’s as they strolled across the lawn to Loretta’s front porch.

“You said that Detective Zackery called to let you know the outcome of Molly Crisco’s murder?”

“Yeah. It was just as we suspected. Iris thought she may have been cut from Darcie Erwin’s will, and murdered the poor woman. When she found out Molly Crisco was the beneficiary, she became enraged, the two women argued and Iris killed her.”

Alex shook his head. “Greed. Pure and simple.”

Loretta led the way and the two of them headed up the front porch steps. She was sad to see their date end. It had been a lovely evening and all of Loretta’s fears about not measuring up vanished almost immediately. Pastor Jessup…Alex…had put her at ease from the get go, admitting he was nervous because he rarely went out.

The tables had turned and Loretta worked hard to make him feel comfortable. “It’s my turn to invite you to dinner. I can whip up a dinner that will make you want to swallow your tongue.” Loretta had heard someone else say it and thought it was a funny Southern saying.

Alex grinned. “I’ll make you a deal. You cook me dinner and I’ll take you fishing, like I promised.”

“It’s a deal.” Loretta thrust out her hand to shake.

Alex stared at her hand and then placed his hand in hers, pulling her close. “I probably shouldn’t do this…” He leaned forward and gently kissed her lips right before a blinding light…the front porch light…threw them in the spotlight.

It was Uncle Ichabod, peeking out through the edge of the curtain. “Sorry.” He yelled through the closed window and the light quickly went out, but it was too late. The magical moment had vanished.

Loretta began to giggle and then started laughing. “Uh-oh. I hope no one saw us.”

Alex grinned. “Who cares? Maybe now Vernice will hear how we’re an item and stop calling me and offering to introduce me to her cousin, Fay.”

“How about dinner next Saturday evening here at seven?” She asked and then nudged her head to the side. “I’m not sure how romantic it will be if Lacy and Uncle Ichabod are here,” she warned.

“I’ll take it. Word has it you’re an amazing cook. I can’t wait…to spend time with you, Loretta.”

Loretta blushed from the top of her head to the tip of her toes. “Me either…I mean spend time with you, not me.”

“See you Sunday.” Alex leaned forward, quickly kissed Loretta on the lips and before she could utter another word, he was gone. She waited until he disappeared beyond the streetlight before she headed indoors.

The end.

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