Deadly Ride by Jody Holford

Author:Jody Holford
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lyrical Press
Published: 2019-07-17T03:39:12+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

Molly spent most of Wednesday morning proofing news articles and features. By noon, she was ready for a break and wondering how Priscilla was feeling. Jill was out of the office. She’d received a lead on a puppy mill just outside of town and wanted to follow up.

Since Molly had arrived in Britton Bay, she’d been hearing about this elusive illegal activity. Whatever tip Jill was following today, she hoped it led to something that could close the place down. Thinking about Tigger’s eagerness on their walk this morning reminded her that, once again, something good in her life came from something unpleasant.

When she’d discovered Tigger behind a dumpster at the Bulletin, she’d tried to find his owners, but none had surfaced. Several people had suggested that her furry pal was a puppy mill runaway.

Pushing away from her desk, she went to find Alan and saw he had company. Ed McLaren smiled at her from the chair in front of her boss’s desk.

“Hello, Molly. I heard you’ve met Ed?” Alan gestured for her to come in.

There was a leather couch to the right of his desk, but Molly didn’t sit there. Instead, she walked to the desk and remained standing.

“We met yesterday. I heard the police station is being inundated with tips thanks to your story on Amber’s reward,” Molly said.

Ed smiled like it was an actual compliment. He opened his arms, spread his palms up. “Whatever I can do to help.”

Alan leaned back in his leather chair, steepling his fingers under his chin. “Ed says he has some news he’d be willing to share about Jethro’s history. Seems he’s been following him for a while.”

Irritation prickled at the back of her neck. “Google does make life easier.”

Alan smirked but quickly recovered. Ed held Molly’s gaze, unbothered by her less than friendly welcome. If he was offering something, he wanted something. Not only did they not have anything to give, but she was wary of giving anything to a regional outlet that was less concerned about their little town than they were with making headlines. But if he thinks there’s a headline here, maybe he does know something.

Before he could comment on her dig, she sat in the chair beside him. “I don’t think we have much to trade. I’m also not sure why you’re so interested in this story.”

Honesty was easier for her than playing games. From the way he smiled, Ed appreciated the candor.

“I can’t get the local police to talk at all. Not even a statement. You have any sway there?”

Molly grinned and thought of how many times Chris had rolled his eyes at her and the way Sheriff Saron warned her off of…almost everything.

“Absolutely,” she replied.

“Perfect. Then you can work together,” Alan said.

Molly stood. “We can exchange information, and then I’m heading to the station. If I get an update, I’ll share it with you.”

Ed stood, straightening his shoulders, as if she needed the reminder that she was shorter. Especially in her preferred Converse sneakers.

“Maybe I’ll share mine after you talk the police,” he said.

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