Kittens and Killers by Jinty James

Author:Jinty James
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: cozy cat mystery, cupcake cozy cat mystery, baking mystery with cats, small town mystery, police romance cat mystery, humorous mystery with amateur sleuths, female sleuths cozy cupcakes coffee mystery
Publisher: Jinty James
Published: 2021-05-11T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 7

MITCH STAYED THE NIGHT with Lauren, while Zoe remained at Chris’s.

The next day, the four of them went to church. Lauren was guilty of not attending for a few weeks. So was Zoe. And the guys.

Father Mike seemed pleased to see them, and told them that Mrs. Snuggle was still playing with the new catnip toy he’d bought her.

After the service, Lauren and Mitch had lunch at the local vineyard. Although it was October, the temperature was pleasant, and they enjoyed a simple meal of crusty bread, ham and cheese, with fresh fruit salad for dessert.

She’d heard Zoe making plans with Chris to go hiking in the nearby Tahoe National Forest and wondered if she should suggest more activity-based outings. Although, it was nice not to do too much over the weekend, after being on her feet a lot during the week.

“What are you thinking?” Mitch asked softly as they finished their dessert.

“Maybe we should go hiking more,” she blurted. “But not for hours and hours,” she added quickly.

“Sure.” He seemed amused. “What about next Sunday?”

“Great.”

“Chris and Zoe might decide to have lunch here next weekend.” He chuckled.

“We could go bowling.” She racked her brains for some other activities. “Mini golf. Horse riding. Tennis.”

“Hiking is my first choice.”

Lauren remembered the last time they’d explored a trail and the long, slow kisses toward the end.

“Mine too.” She hoped her cheeks weren’t flushed.

Mitch stayed for dinner at the cottage, but then went home, citing an early start the next morning.

“Brrt?” Annie asked after Mitch left.

“It looks like it’s just the two of us tonight.” She wondered if Zoe was staying with Chris again.

She curled up with Annie on the pink sofa while they watched a few sewing videos.

“We must start on our second cushion cover,” she murmured to her fur baby.

“Brrt.” Yes.

“I’m back!” The rear door slammed and Zoe walked into the living room.

“I wasn’t sure if you were coming home this evening or not,” Lauren admitted.

“I would have texted you if I wasn’t,” Zoe told her. “I had a great time this weekend – did you?”

“Yes.”

“Brrt.” Yes.

“I’ve come up with an awesome idea! Tomorrow we can go shopping in Sacramento and find Nellie’s hubby’s department store, and grill him!”

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