Extra! Extra! Dead All About It by Amanda M. Lee

Author:Amanda M. Lee [Lee, Amanda M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: WinchesterShaw Publications
Published: 2018-03-03T16:00:00+00:00

16 Sixteen

The search proved fruitless, and my agitation was palpable by the time Eliot returned home with lunch. He pulled up short when he realized Lauren was still hanging around, and his eyes widened when they hopped to me.

“You look a little crazy, Trouble.”

Lauren barked out a laugh, genuinely amused. “She’s upset because we can’t find the numbers anywhere.”

“What numbers?” Jake asked, swinging into the room.

My shoulders instantly stiffened and I shot Lauren a warning look. She clearly didn’t need to be told that Jake wasn’t “in the know” when it came to the packet, so she shut her laptop and affixed a pretty smile to her face.

“Hello.”

Jake shifted from one foot to the other as his gaze bounced between faces. “What are you up to?”

I decided to go on the offensive. “That’s a horrible thing to say … especially after you completely screwed me over yesterday.”

Jake was affronted. “I did not screw you over. I gave you the information the same time I gave everyone the information.”

“And you don’t think that’s screwing me over?”

Lauren let loose with an uncomfortable trill. “I should probably get going.”

“You’re not going anywhere,” I ordered, extending a finger. “We’re not done.”

“Done doing what exactly?” Jake pressed.

“We’re women and it’s a weekend,” I answered. “When hanging out, women do stereotypical stuff like shampoo each other’s hair and have pillow fights.”

“Yes,” Lauren drawled. “We were just about to start the pillow fight.”

“You probably shouldn’t say things like that in front of me,” Eliot warned, setting the carryout bag on the counter. “You might excite me.”

“Every man in the world would be turned on by that prospect,” I said dryly.

“So true.” Eliot blew me an exaggerated kiss. “We brought plenty of food, Lauren. You should eat with us.”

“That wasn’t much of an invitation,” Lauren pointed out.

“It wasn’t meant to be an invitation. That’s how I beg. If you stay, Avery is less likely to kill Jake.”

“I wouldn’t bet on that,” I warned, my eyes narrowing as I glared at the sheriff. “Did you tell me you were golfing with Jake? I don’t remember you telling me that.”

“Who else did you think I was going with? Sadly, much like you, I have very few friends who are the same gender. I thought about golfing with a few of the women I know, but I didn’t think you’d like that.”

I thought back to what Lauren told me about the women at the aquarium throwing themselves at Eliot. “I trust you.”

Eliot’s eyes widened with surprise. “Of course you do. Everyone knows that – for whatever reason – I’m completely addicted to you.”

“Yes, and we’ve all been talking behind your back, Eliot,” Jake supplied. “We’re trying to decide which mental hospital will be the best fit for you.”

“Don’t worry,” I offered Eliot. “I’ll be your straightjacket of love.”

Eliot chuckled as he shook his head. “Now that is a frightening image.” I recognized the moment he decided to change the subject. “What have you guys been doing today?”

“Just hanging out and shampooing each other’s hair,” Lauren replied breezily.

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