Ruffled Feathers (Dune House Cozy Mystery Book 7) by Bell Cindy

Author:Bell, Cindy [Bell, Cindy]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Published: 2015-12-12T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

When Suzie pulled up to the docks she noticed that there were not very many people milling about. Suzie thought about the resort taking over part of the coastline of Garber. It wasn’t until that moment that she truly understood why everyone was so upset about the possibility. The quiet piece of paradise was all theirs for the time being, the moment that it became a resort town, it would no longer be a hidden gem for mainly the local residents to enjoy. She was lost in thought when Paul opened the passenger side door of the car. The sudden movement and sound caused every muscle in her body to jerk.

“Oh Suzie, I’m sorry if I startled you. I thought you saw me.”

“It’s okay.” Suzie laughed. “I guess I was just distracted.”

Paul leaned across the car to hug her. His familiar scent and warmth surrounded her. “I missed you.”

“I missed you too, Paul.” Suzie lingered in his arms for a moment, then she pulled away. “Was it a good trip?”

“It wasn’t bad.” He shrugged. “It could have been better. I’m sorry about what happened to Priscilla. It’s hard to believe that someone could be so cruel.”

“It’s even harder to believe that it might have been her own daughter, Leanne that did it.”

“Her daughter?” Paul gasped.

“That’s why I’m going to the river. If I can prove that the water in Priscilla’s lungs is the same water that runs in the river then I think Jason will be able to make an arrest.”

“I can’t say it surprises me that you’re involved in all of this. Thanks for letting me tag along.”

Suzie shot him a smile as she started the car. She drove towards the river based on the directions that the GPS provided. It took her down several windy, tree-lined roads. When they arrived at a small dirt parking lot she stopped the car. Paul hopped out and walked around to meet her at the other side of the car. The two embraced again and shared a small kiss.

“I’m so glad to be home.” He smiled as he looked into her eyes. Suzie smiled in return but broke the visual connection before it could linger.

“I just need to get a small sample of the water.”

“Are you sure this is the right place?” Paul looked at the thick underbrush. “It doesn’t look like anyone has been here for a long time.”

“I know that Leanne and Priscilla were here together the night that Priscilla was killed. Leanne claims that her mother changed her mind about the development deal, but I find that hard to believe.”

“Maybe she came to her senses.” Paul pulled back some branches so that Suzie could step through. “I’d rather think that, than anything else.”

“Me too. But the water will reveal the truth. Someone drowned Priscilla and then dumped her body in or near the ocean.”

“If they drowned her here then why would that person move the body to another location?”

“In an attempt to make it look like an accident.

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