The Assassin's Guide to Falling in Love by Sorcha Mowbray

Author:Sorcha Mowbray [Sorcha Mowbray]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Amour Press
Published: 2024-12-28T00:00:00+00:00

After being sequestered with Trix for most of the morning, Lou somehow found herself standing on the front stoop of her childhood home. The door was painted a hunter green, different from the simple black it had been painted when…when her parents had been alive.

Should I knock on the door? Or simply turn the knob and enter? It was her home. Why shouldn’t she just walk inside?

Of course she knew the Moores, the couple she had hired to take care of the house sixteen years ago. Even then, she hadn’t been able to give the kindly couple a tour, but had sent them in alone while she waited outside. They kept things tidy and ensured any maintenance issues were managed. They sent her a monthly written report of the house via her solicitor and, when required, she met with Mr. Moore at her solicitor’s office. She had never came to the house, and he had never set foot in The Market. Their arrangement had worked well for many years.

At least, until now.

Lou sighed and stepped forward before turning the knob on the door. It turned easily in her hand, obviously well-oiled and cared for. That was a good sign. She pushed the door open and came face to face with Mrs. Moore. She was older than the last time Lou saw her, with streaks of grey slashing through her golden-brown hair.

The woman smiled at Lou. “Well, I was beginning to wonder how long you were going to stand outside your own door before coming inside.” She clapped her hands delightedly. “You look just the same as I remember you.”

Lou’s heart squeezed. She remembered the woman being cheerful and outspoken. Clearly, my memory did not embellish reality. “Well, I’m not sure I am just the same, but thank you. I’m afraid I wasn’t quite sure what the proper thing to do was under the circumstances. I finally decided that if I was paying the bills, I could simply walk in.”

Though taking that first step was currently proving rather difficult, and not just because the older woman was standing in the entryway.

“Well, you’ve made your choice, don’t stop now.” Mrs. Moore smiled brightly and moved out of the way.

Lou coughed back a laugh and nodded. “Yes. Right.”

She stepped into the immaculately kept house, all the furniture under holland covers. Nevertheless, she couldn’t see a speck of dust anywhere. Lou was sure it would cower in the face of Mrs. Moore’s duster and sunshine countenance.

“I’m afraid we aren’t really prepared for you to visit us today. If you’ll give me a moment I can at least uncover the furniture in the front salon for you.” Mrs. Moore stepped briskly over to a door just off the main entry.

“My apologies, I didn’t think about the state the house would be in after all these years. Though I must say you and Mr. Moore have lived up to your reports.” Lou stopped her as she swept the door of the salon open. “But please, could we simply sit in the kitchen and chat? And if your husband could join us, that would be best.

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