Penguins and Mortal Peril: Mystery (Madigan Amos Zoo Mysteries Book 1) by Ruby Loren
Author:Ruby Loren [Loren, Ruby]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-07-11T23:00:00+00:00
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In the end, Rich was the only person who lost blood. Jack and Todd’s photo taking session was interrupted as soon as Rich started to scream and flail. The other monkeys rushed to help their friend, but sweet treats and swift movement had persuaded them to avert their attack.
“I thought they were the cute fuzzy kind,” was all Rich had had to say when the monkeys were led from him. That was probably as much thanks as I was ever going to get.
Once the monkeys knew I had food, they flocked to sit on me and I had to waddle back to their enclosure, clad in furry psychos, who were likely to start scratching and biting as soon as the food ran out.
Alison opened the door to their sleeping compartment and the monkeys had been unceremoniously dumped back in. The loner had been lurking nearby the enclosure, and after the main offenders had been contained, it wasn’t hard to draw him in and put the happy family back together.
“Thanks so much for helping,” I said to Alison, once the door was firmly shut behind the monkeys.
“Don’t mention it. It beats stacking shelves,” she said with a weak smile.
“How come you’re doing that job? If you don’t mind my asking…” I tilted my head and looked up at her in what I hoped was a non-threatening manner. With our height difference, I probably didn’t have to worry.
Alison shrugged. “I just needed something for the summer, while I figure out what to do with my life. I know I’m 26 and probably should have figured it out by now, but…” she gave me a sheepish look and I nodded. I got it. I knew that there were a lot of people, of all ages, who hadn’t a clue what they really wanted to do with their lives. I’d always thought it was better to recognise that you weren’t in the right job and do something about it - no matter how old you were - than stick at something you hated and wake up to retirement, full of regrets.
I knew I was one of the lucky ones.
“Well, I’m sure you’ll figure it out. You probably already know, but you’ve got a great aptitude for working with animals and your knowledge is impressive too,” I said, and she blushed.
“Thanks,” she replied, shifting her weight from foot to foot. I wondered if she’d picked up on the scepticism in my voice. “I’d better be getting back. Tiff will probably wonder where I’ve been all this time.”
“Just tell her you were doing me a favour,” I said, pleased to be able to help. She nodded, looking happier, and then gave me a half wave before walking back in the direction of the shops. I watched her go, feeling a crease between my eyebrows.
I knew a lot of people didn’t know what they wanted to do with their lives, but I could tell Alison Rowley was definitely not one of them.
“Hey, Madi,” Auryn waved from where he’d been chatting to one of the zoo’s baristas.
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