Engaging with Her Enemy by Palmer Jones

Author:Palmer Jones
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sweet Blooms Publishing, LLC

Mrs. Iris sat behind the counter, handing Dewey Mitchell a cup of coffee. “Thank you,” he said. “Big plans today, Ms. Iris?”

“I hope Eliza brings Carrie by later. I promised the little girl I'd take her with me to get a manicure.” Mrs. Iris shook her head. “That is the sweetest little girl. I sure have enjoyed having her around.”

“I agree.” Becky leaned on the counter. “I'm pretty sweet, too. You don't want to take me with you to get a manicure?”

Dewey laughed into his coffee cup. “Sweet? You?”

Becky straightened. “I can be sweet.”

“I heard you were real sweet to Hudson this morning.”

Mrs. Iris leaned over the counter, her eyes wide. “Hudson? Why haven't I heard about this?”

“Probably because she didn't have to call you for a favor not to arrest Hudson so he could make it to work on time.” Dewey set his cup down, humor in his eyes. “She requested a personal police escort. Cameron jumped on the opportunity before I even had an option.”

“Thanks, Dewey. Discussing my sex life is exactly what I wanted to do this morning.”

Ms. Iris’s mouth fell into a little 'o' as she glanced at Becky. “I had no idea y'all were that serious.”

Becky snapped her fingers. “Let’s talk about your sex life. Oh, wait, you don’t have one.”

Dewey waved off the insult. Nothing ever ruffled the man. “Like I’d tell you. Wouldn’t want you to feel bad.”

“Children,” Ms. Iris warned.

Dewey's police radio crackled. “Shots fired. All units respond out to the old mill, Hwy 71 construction site.”

“Hudson!” Bile rose into Becky's throat as she recognized the address. Shots fired? Who the hell would be shooting out there? Barry? Tommy?

Dewey slammed his coffee down and sprinted out to his patrol car, Becky hot on his heels. He pointed at her, the easy-going man from a moment ago had disappeared. “Stay here.”

“That's where Hudson's office is. Barry threatened him the other night—”

“I don't care. You'll be in the way.” He sat down in his car and shouted, “I'll arrest you if you come out there.” He sped away from the curb, siren blaring and lights flashing.

Ms. Iris put her arm around Becky's shoulder for comfort. Or maybe restraint. “Come back inside. Dewey's right. You'll be in the way. You don't need them distracted.”

Ms. Tanya jogged down the street from the library. “Did you hear?” Another patrol car, her husband, Sheriff Jimmy Dempsey, raced out of town, siren and lights going.

“Yes.” Ms. Iris reached over and squeezed Ms. Tanya's shoulder. “I'm sure Jimmy and Cameron will be alright.”

Eliza picked that moment to pull up, Carrie sitting in the back seat. Ms. Iris laughed. “I'm surprised Addie hasn't shown up.”

“She had a long night working and was sleeping, according to Cam. I'm glad she doesn't have to worry,” Ms. Tanya said. She peered down at Becky. “Oh, honey, they’re trained for this. No need to get upset?”

No need to get upset? Someone might have fired a gun at Hudson. He could be dead. “I—”

“The shots were fired where Hudson is located.

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