Witches Bane by Susan Wittig Albert

Author:Susan Wittig Albert [Albert, Susan Wittig]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 11

The something I had forgotten was Leatha. I had left for the sheriff’s office early in the afternoon without telling her where I was going, and it was now nearly six. I wouldn’t have been a bit surprised if she’d fallen off the wagon while she was waiting.

She hadn’t. She was sitting on the batik-print loveseat in the cottage, reading a book and drinking Perrier in a champagne glass. She’d changed into a pale pink sweater and matching pink slacks. Still dressed in the sweats I’d worn all day, I felt heavy and grubby. But I always felt that way around her. Even blitzed out of her mind, my mother managed to be beautiful. I suppose it was another reason for resenting her.

“Sorry I’m late,” I said. “The sheriff is questioning Ruby’s boyfriend about the murder of Sybil Rand. He questioned Ruby too. She asked me to go with her.”

She looked up, startled. “How awful for her. But she’s lucky she has you to turn to. Are you going to represent her friend?”

“No,” I said emphatically. “Listen, do you mind if we just go across the street to eat? I have to see someone at seven thirty, and I don’t want to take the time to cook.”

Walking back from Ruby’s in the chill early twilight, I’d decided to drop in on Judith this evening. I was especially curious about what she’d told the sheriff. I’d called her when I got home. She had agreed to see me, although she hadn’t sounded too thrilled about it.

A disappointed look crossed Leatha’s face, and I remembered how short I’d cut breakfast and lunch. “I won’t be out more than an hour. We can get together after I get back.”

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