A Light in the Dark (Taylor's Bend, #3) by Elisabeth Rose

Author:Elisabeth Rose
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Escape Publishing
Published: 2020-05-29T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

Mia stopped walking as the import of what he’d said sank in.

‘He’s saying we’re right. Dad and Glenda were murdered.’ She stared at Arlo in amazement. She wasn’t crazy. Linda was right. The dream was right.

‘Yep.’

‘Is he worried about the consequences of talking to you?’

‘Not on his own behalf. He’s single so there’s no immediate family although his brother and sister live in the area and visit regularly and so does Myra. She was frightened when I dropped in on her, that’s why she told Ed.’

‘Who would know you did?’

Arlo spread his hands and shrugged. ‘I wouldn’t be surprised if the council office has a mole. I’m not frightened.’ He started walking again. ‘I have to try Myra again.’

‘What about Riley?’ She kept pace beside him.

‘What about him?’

‘If these people go around killing and making threats they might want to shut you up too by approaching him.’

‘That’s a bit unlikely, isn’t it, now they’ve got their approvals? Let’s not get carried away.’

Mia firmed her lips and said nothing. Not being frightened on his own behalf was one thing but Riley? If something happened to the boy she’d never forgive herself for indirectly involving him.

‘What are you doing for the rest of the day?’ he asked after a few moments.

‘There’s jazz from three at the hotel. I thought I’d check that out.’

‘Like some company?’

‘Sure.’

‘Or,’ he said and slipped his hand into hers, ‘we could go back to my place and pick up where we left off yesterday.’

‘Oh … um.’ Her hesitation was enough.

‘Sorry, not a good idea.’

‘No, well, yes and no,’ she said. ‘Yes, it’s a good idea and no because the timing is terrible.’

‘It’s the only chance we might have.’

‘That’s the point. I don’t do quickies with men I hardly know and who I probably won’t see again, no matter how attractive I may find them.’

‘So you think I’m attractive.’ He grinned and nudged closer.

‘You know I do. Don’t look so smug.’ She gave him a gentle jab with her elbow and he laughed.

‘If you do come back to mine you might change your mind and stay in town,’ he said.

‘I won’t but I’m not leaving just yet. Anyway—’ She raised an eyebrow his way, ‘—why should I be the one to give up my career and move? Why don’t you move to Sydney for me?’

‘Fair point.’ He nodded and the smile faded. ‘I don’t think I’m ready for that yet. The city, I mean, not you. I’m ready for you.’

‘Yet?’ So he wasn’t talking about his feelings for her or the concept of a relationship. ‘Does that mean you might go back one day?’

‘It’s not completely out of the question. Let’s cross over here.’ Sunday traffic was minimal but in the next block cars were parked outside The Crown.

‘Jazz must be popular,’ Mia said. ‘It’s not three, yet.’

‘We can have a coffee at Hannah’s first if you like.’

‘Okay.’

The afternoon passed casually, first at Hannah’s with the coffee and a shared chocolate fudge brownie, then across the road at The Crown.

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