Murder and Salutations (Book 3 in the Cardmaking Mysteries) by Tim Myers

Author:Tim Myers
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: card making, clean, cozy, crafts, elizabeth bright, female sleuth, light, mystery, tim myers, traditional, virginia
Publisher: Tim Myers

Chapter 9

I glanced over my shoulder to see if Jack was still there, but it was just the two of us standing in the dark. Great. My brother-in-law looked desperate, and, at that second, I wasn’t entirely sure if it was safe to be alone with him.

“Bailey, what’s wrong?”

His gaze scanned the alley behind us as he spoke. “Somebody’s after me. That’s why I took off like I did. Jennifer, I think I know who killed Eliza.”

“Tell me,” I said.

“I’ve got a feeling that I’m not the only one Eliza’s been seeing lately. She told me something . . . No, I’d better not say it.”

“Come on. I need to know, if I’m going to help you.”

Bailey seemed to consider it for a moment, then he said, “I can’t. It will be too dangerous for you if you know.”

“Like I’m not in danger right now just standing here talking to you,” I said.

He ignored that completely, and I knew not to push him on it. After a second, Bailey said, “Sara Lynn must hate me. Does she know I took our emergency fund?”

“You made it kind of obvious when you left every, light in the house on.”

Bailey stopped and stared at me. “Jennifer, when I left the house, it was completely dark.”

“Then someone must have come in after you, and they didn’t mind if the world knew it.” I started looking out into the darkness myself. His paranoia whether real or imagined, was catching.

“Oh, no, this is worse than I thought. I don’t know what to do. You’ve got to help me.”

“What can I do?” I asked. “I make cards for a living. You need to talk to Bradford. He’ll know what to do.”

“He’s never liked me,” Bailey said petulantly.

“Even if you’re right, you’re still family. I’m going to call him.”

Bailey put a hand on my shoulder. “Are you sure?’’

“Trust me.” I dialed Bradford’s number.

“Sheriff,” he answered on the first ring.

“Hey, it’s Jennifer.”

“I thought you were out on a big date with Greg? Have you lost your mind, Sis?”

“Bradford, shut up and listen to me. This is important.”

That certainly got his attention. “What is it?”

“I’m at Hurley’s with Bailey. He says someone’s out to get him, and I believe him.”

Bradford’s voice was calm as he asked, “Is he armed? Is there anyone else around?”

“What?” The questions didn’t make sense.

“Jennifer, listen to me. I think he may have had something to do with Eliza’s murder. If you can get help without alarming him, do it. If not, find a way to mollify him until I get there.”

“Okay,” I said, trying not to give anything away.

“Don’t hang up. I need you to stay on the line so I know you’re okay.”

“We’ll be waiting right here. I’ll see you in a minute.” Despite my brother’s protests, I hung up the phone. I couldn’t believe Bailey had anything to do with the murder, so I didn’t want to give Bradford the chance to hang him based on something Bailey said when he didn’t know my brother was listening in on our conversation.

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