Siren Rock by Keck Laurie

Author:Keck, Laurie [Keck, Laurie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Coastal Escape Publishing
Published: 2015-04-22T07:00:00+00:00

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Case drove up and buzzed the intercom. The gate opened and he made his way up the drive. He parked outside the Bixby home. As instructed, he took the cobblestone walk to the rear of the property. He was surprised to find the gate unlocked. He cautiously opened it and announced himself as he entered.

“Hello. It’s Case.”

Sunmoon went running over to meet him and Bandit. Case propped his guitar against a tree as he bent down to greet him.

“Hey boy thanks for the warm welcome.”

Larina stepped around the corner from the grill area.

“Hi.” She made her way to him and kissed him.

He raised his brows. “Thank you for the warm welcome. You said to bring Bandit.”

“Yeah, of course, I’m glad you did.”

She took his hand and led him near the fire pit. “I’m sorry about the tree.” She motioned to the loveseat. “Have a seat. I’ll get you a drink. Do you have a preference?”

He sat and shook his head. “Thanks, I could use one. No, whatever you’re serving.”

“Okay, I’ll be right back.”

She went to the outdoor bar and came back with a jar and handed it to him with a mug.

He laughed. “Moonshine, I feel right at home.” He glanced toward the gate. “I brought my guitar, had hoped your father and I might play some. It’s been a long time. They’re nice memories.”

She laughed. “Oh, if you drink that, I have no doubt you will.”

Grant came on to the veranda and, seeing Case, offered a broad smile and handshake. “Case, it is good to see you, son!”

Case jumped out of his seat. “Yes, sir, always a pleasure to see you. Thank you for having me.”

“I am sorry to hear about your tree.”

“Thanks. Yeah, I was quite upset.”

Grant motioned for Case to take a seat. “I brought you a cigar.”

Case sat as he spoke. “Ah, thank you. As for the tree, I soon realized that, whoever did that, they did me a favor.” He addressed Larina. “That tree represented the past, a longing for what could have been. With you, coming back as you have that tree and all it represented …” He shook his head. “I no longer need that. I now have all I need, all I want.”

Larina kissed him on the forehead. “We both do.”

Grant took a seat as he asked Case, “So how is Robust?”

“He’s doing great. Larina’s the best. Thanks for sending her to me.”

Grant gave a wink. “Glad it worked out.”

Larina sat beside Case. “Daddy, I told Case most everything… but not about the notes.”

Case exchanged glances between them. “Note?”

Grant reached over to light Case’s cigar and then lit his own pipe before he spoke.

“Yes, both Larina and I received a note that threatens to tell our family secret.”

Case drew on his cigar, never taking his eyes off of Grant.

“Larina got hers while in the Keys. Mine arrived here at the house, only a day before. This is why Larina came home.”

Case sat up quickly, and as he held his cigar in one hand, he pounded his fist in his other.

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