Murder by the Cup: a witch, paranormal cozy mystery (Le Doux Mysteries Book 1) by Abigail Lynn Thornton

Author:Abigail Lynn Thornton [Thornton, Abigail Lynn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Angel Music
Published: 2021-07-26T22:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 16

“Ms. Le Doux?”

Wynona wasn’t sure she enjoyed them having to be so formal. She preferred when Rascal called her Wynona, but she couldn’t exactly scold him when they were in public and he was on the job. She gave Delila one last comforting pat, then stood and walked over, raising her eyebrows in question.

“Find out anything interesting?” he asked in a low tone.

“Nothing you probably don’t already know,” Wynona said. “Why?”

Rascal sighed and pushed a hand through his thick hair. “She wasn’t exactly forthcoming about everything and I was hoping speaking to another woman might help her open up a little.”

Wynona pursed her lips. “She told me Mrs. Droxon and her son, Kayne, were here. And that some business associates came by, but she didn’t seem keen to name any of them.”

Rascal nodded. “Yeah...that’s about all we got.” He wrinkled his nose. “I’m not sure if she’s scared one of them did it and will target her next, or if she’s got something going on with one of the visitors and is trying to protect them.”

“She’s hiding something for sure,” Wynona mused, tapping her bottom lip. “But I’m not sure what.”

“Do you think she’s the killer?”

Wynona shook her head. “No. I don’t. Do you?”

Rascal responded in kind. “No. She doesn’t seem the type. I mean, she’s a siren and all, but she’s not exactly trying to charm every man on the force.” He gave Wynona a rueful grin. “Not that she would have to try hard. I think half my men started drooling the second they saw her.”

“And you? Did you drool?” Wynona snapped her mouth shut. She shouldn’t have asked that. It wasn’t any of her business whether Rascal thought Ms. Caseis was attractive or not. She and Rascal were only friends and most of that was on a professional level. The fact that she found him attractive was irrelevant.

A slow, boyish grin spread across his face. “I can’t say that I did,” he said, his tone slightly huskier than before. “I prefer my women a little less...high maintenance.”

Wynona nodded jerkily, dropping her face to the floor in an effort to hide her ridiculous blush. “Good to know,” she responded in as much of a business tone as she could. She cleared her throat yet again. Rascal was going to think she had allergies if this kept up.

“So, if you don’t think Ms. Caseis is the killer,” Rascal began, “who do you suspect?”

Wynona pinched her lips together. “I’m not sure. None of the clues make sense.”

“Such as?” he prodded.

“Such as the missing will.” She turned to face him fully. “Speaking of, you deliberately never told me what was in that will.” She glared at him, though there was no heat behind the look. “I have a sneaking suspicion you did that on purpose.”

Rascal grinned and shrugged. “I’ll never tell.”

“What was in the will? Or whether or not you withheld information on purpose?”

“Wouldn’t you like to know?” he taunted.

Wynona fought the urge to roll her eyes. “What are we? Toddlers?”

He chuckled.

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