Magic & Misdeeds (Starry Hollow Witches Book 11) by Annabel Chase

Author:Annabel Chase [Chase, Annabel]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Red Palm Press LLC
Published: 2019-12-05T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

On the drive back from Seers Row, Sheriff Nash was kind enough to swing by Haverford House so that I could collect Marley. I was surprised to see half a dozen players roaming the grounds in the dark. The only light came from their phone screens and a single light in the parlor room of Haverford House.

“Has it been like this the whole time?” I asked, as Marley scooted into the backseat.

“Pretty much,” Marley said. “Hi, Sheriff.”

He twisted to smile at her. “How’s it going?”

“Good,” she said. “I met so many interesting paranormals today. Artemis was in her element. She was even talking about throwing a ball.”

“A ball?” I laughed. “How Pride & Prejudice of her.”

“What’s the matter, Rose? Don’t want to powder your nose and string up a corset?”

“I’d rather hang out with Raoul at the dump,” I said.

The sheriff dropped us off at the cottage and I thanked him for the ride.

“No need to thank me,” he said. “You were a big help today. I appreciate it.”

It was one of the qualities I liked about Sheriff Granger Nash—he was always willing to express his appreciation and gratitude.

As we vacated the car, Marley’s phone buzzed and she gasped excitedly. “Lucy wants to know if I can sleep over at her house tonight. Can I please, Mom?”

I unlocked the cottage door. “Are you sure you want to? You had a nightmare…”

“I won’t have any nightmares. I promise.”

PP3 attacked my legs with his tongue and his two front paws and I crouched down to pet him. “What about dinner? It’s getting late and you haven’t eaten.”

“You don’t have to worry about that,” Marley said. “Artemis fed me about twenty finger sandwiches.”

“And did you turn any of them into chocolate?” I asked pointedly.

“Only one,” she mumbled.

“Did you play any of the game while you were there or did you serve tea and sandwiches the whole time?” I hooked the leash onto PP3’s collar and guided him back to the door.

Her face brightened. “Oh, yeah. Everyone I met was super helpful. A gnome named Ted helped me defeat a dragon.”

A gnome.

I halted in my tracks when it occurred to me that no one had spoken to Lewis yet. The sheriff had probably been too busy questioning other players and dealing with minor violations to track down the gnome. Now that we’d ruled out yet another suspect, I began to worry that Lewis was somehow involved in his friend’s death.

“Can you check gardendelight’s location?” I asked.

Marley frowned. “Is that Lewis?”

“Yes.”

Marley clicked on the map. “Looks like he’s at Fairy Cove.” She paused. “Since I helped you, can I sleep over at Lucy’s?”

“Fine, if you’re sure.”

She jumped up and down and clapped. “I’m sure!”

“Then hurry up and pack a bag. I’ll cancel Mrs. Babcock.” I rushed the dog outside to pee, contemplating my next move. I was supposed to meet Alec at the Whitethorn anyway and Fairy Cove was on the way. I could drop off Marley and still have time to stop and talk to Lewis.

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