Foxtails by Erica Laurie

Author:Erica Laurie
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: gumiho, nine tailed fox, regency era, clean and wholesome romance, sorcery, magic, asia, asian folklore, alternative world, fantasy, korean fiction, regency romance
Publisher: Erica Laurie
Published: 2016-08-01T00:00:00+00:00

22

Clueless Men, Cufflinks,

and a Proposal?

After Alice brought me the chocolate and toast, I rubbed my jade dragon and quietly crept down the hall, and out the front door. I did not want to take any chances of being caught, so I went to sit outside the library window. I was glad I had opened the window just a little to let the early evening breeze it. It was the perfect spot; I could hide behind the bushes and eavesdrop. I wanted to know what was being said, and this way I could and I wouldn't have to be in the same room as that Nathan Throckmorten!

"So what is this about further murders in London?" I heard Edward asking. "There hasn't been any mention of it in the paper."

"Quite true," Mr. Throckmorten answered. "I happened to be calling on the police station in regards to a pickpocket I had encountered leaving the club, and I heard them questioning that young male friend of yours, what's his name, George Hodge? Yes, I think that was it. He and his father had arrived as I was leaving after making my statement."

"You don't say?" James said. "George was being questioned?"

I tried to get closer, but the shrubbery was in my way — all leaves and sharp branches.

"I do indeed say. Apparently he had been seen at one of the locations the victim was found. He had blood on his clothing."

What? I stifled a gasp. George was seen with blood on him? But I thought he said that there hadn't been any wounds, just missing livers. I supposed blood would make sense, but why did my George have blood on him?

"I am sure there is some reasonable explanation," Edward said. "Perhaps he had come to the assistance of the victim and was making a report."

"That could be," Mr. Throckmorten purred. "He did look like he had been in a tussle."

"You mentioned he was with his father?" James said, trying to gather more info. Thank you, James, I thought.

"I did say that. Yes," Mr. Throckmorten answered. "I was leaving, but it did sound as if there was some shouting by the Marquis as if he was angry."

"Well, I am sure there will be some mention of it in the paper," James said.

"Perhaps, I ran into the chief at the local pub later the next day, and I tried to garner some information from him. It was the oddest thing."

"What was?" Edward asked.

"He did not seem to remember there having been a murder."

"Perhaps he just couldn't say anything, so they can find the suspect," James replied.

By then I was peeking through the window, but trying to stay low.

"I suppose that is true. Yet he also did not remember my report about the pickpocket. So I went back later and had one of the clerks look for my complaint. Oh, and dear me, I forgot. This part is truly dreadful," Mr. Throckmorten continued in a loud whisper. "This last victim was a woman, and she had been ... well, let's just say I am just so very grateful that you had taken Elizabeth out of town.

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