Vixen Investigations_The Mayoral Affairs by Ashley Papa

Author:Ashley Papa [Papa, Ashley]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Post Hill Press
Published: 2017-07-04T04:00:00+00:00

It took all morning and afternoon to feel like myself again. Adam had to continue to fill me in on some of the details throughout the day, in addition to how I committed us to joining the Roches at their house this evening for a barbecue. I must have also demanded a ride to the party because promptly at 5 p.m., we were being whisked away in a town car. While eating more barbecue in the hot sun was not that inviting to me at the present moment, I was anxious to see how these men lived and if Mayor Wilcox would be there.

When the car rolled up to Rodney’s compound, a massive security gate and a large stonewall surrounding the front of the property prevented us from going any farther. It was the type of wall you’d expect along the Texas-Mexico border, not someone’s house. There was a sign carved into the stone along the gate that read “La Casa De Roche.” The driver punched in a code and, like magic, the gates opened and up the driveway he went. Adam and I each stared out our windows in amazement. I was more taken by the level of security surrounding the place than the opulently manicured landscaping. Cameras, locked gates, codes: it was beginning to feel like I was entering the grounds of Pablo Escobar.

No wonder Walter likes being around with them so much.

A guard stood at the entrance, ready to take us through the marble-floored foyer. From there, we zigzagged through the kitchen with its oak cabinets, double oven and brass cookware hanging from a large rack overhead. We were then led outside to a beautiful patio and an in-ground pool. People, casually dressed in polos and khakis, were scattered about. Rodney and Richard were easy to spot. And, standing right with them was Mayor Wilcox and to my surprise, Comptroller Brownstein.

What’s he doing here?

Richard yelled in our direction and summoned us over with his big, Sasquatch-like hand. I gave Adam a little nudge and we proceeded over to the group. With my head held high and a “nice to see you” smile plastered on my face, I greeted everyone. Mayor Wilcox didn’t appear as open and friendly as he did two nights ago at Chez Régine.

“Why if it isn’t Paige Turner. Reporting for duty down in Texas? What brings you down here?” Walter questioned while raising his voice slightly as if to demonstrate he still had authority over me.

“Hello, Mayor. I take it you don’t remember anything from Thursday night?” I hinted while reaching out to shake his hand.

It was a slow and firm shake, as if he was trying to tell me, he remembered.

“Oh, I remember bits and pieces. Mostly the good bits,” he slyly said with a perverted smile.

“Let’s get you both something to drink. It’s rude to not have a drink in your hand. But, I think we better keep Paige away from the tequila and any mechanical bulls,” Rodney joked while grabbing me around the shoulder to escort me to the bar.

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