Deception at Castle Rock (Amelia Grace Rock 'n' Roll Mysteries Book 2) by Stoddard Anne Marie

Author:Stoddard, Anne Marie [Stoddard, Anne Marie]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Gemma Halliday Publishing
Published: 2015-11-07T16:00:00+00:00

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Bronwyn didn't call until nearly one in the afternoon on Tuesday, but she had big news. "They're going to release Mickey today!" she blurted as soon as I picked up.

"What?" My face went slack. They were letting Mickey go? Had Dixon found the mysterious woman who'd taken his pocketknife? I worked my jaw up and down and swallowed a few times, trying to get my mouth working again. "What?" I repeated, as it seemed to be the only word left in my vocabulary at the moment.

"I, er, overheard Dad on the phone this morning after breakfast," Bronwyn said. Overheard…eavesdropped. To Bron, they pretty much meant the same thing. "They could technically hold him until tomorrow, but with the media knocking down their door twenty-four seven trying to get a scoop, poor Daddy wants this off his plate as soon as possible. So, Mickey's getting out a little early."

"That's great," I said, trying to keep my voice even. "But why do I get the feeling there's a catch?" I wanted to be excited that Mickey was going to be a free man by happy hour, but something in Bronwyn's tone told me that he wasn't out of the woods just yet.

"There is, sort of. It's kind of a lot to explain—mind if I come over now? I also found something you'll want to see."

Okay. Color me intrigued. "Yeah, sure," I said, rising from the couch and stretching. I glanced down at my laptop, which had several contract files open in different tabs on the screen. Just because Castle Rock couldn't open for business again until tomorrow didn't mean there wasn't work that needed to be done in the meantime. I'd spent the bulk of the morning mainlining a pot of coffee and cranking through a month's worth of agreements for shows between now and September. "I'm almost at a stopping point on paperwork," I said. "Why don't you drop by in an hour and fill me in?" That'd give me time to take that long overdue shower.

"Sure thing, boss lady," Bron chirped. "See ya soon!"

I quickly reviewed the contract I'd been working on for next month's performance from Panda Coven (a Chinese Wiccan Metal band—another one of Bronwyn's eclectic booking choices) and saved the file before closing my laptop. After plugging my phone into its dock to charge the ever-draining battery, I shuffled into my bedroom to pick out some clean clothes. I eyed the pair of faded jeans and Jimmy Eat World T-shirt lying on the top of my dresser. Should I wear something nicer today? After all, Mickey is getting out of jail, which totally counts as a special occasion. I cast a quick glance toward my open closet door, my gaze landing on a purple-and-white halter-top dress. Remember your boyfriend? asked the tiny voice that was lodged in the back of my mind like a splinter. My eyes snapped guiltily back to the jeans and tee. Whatever. When it came down to it, I'd rather be comfortable than cute anyway.

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