Ghostly Waves by K E O'Connor

Author:K E O'Connor [O'Connor, K E]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Cozy mystery with animals, Cozy romance, cozy murder, Cozy ghost mystery, Cozy paranormal, cozy humor, cozy British mystery
Publisher: K.E. O'Connor
Published: 2017-10-24T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

My teeth were chattering when I woke the next morning. I rolled over and gasped. Lying next to me was a gorgeous ghost. He had a bright, white smile, a strong jaw line, floppy dark hair, and bore a striking resemblance to Channing.

I sat up, feeling self-conscious as I yanked the duvet around me. I recognized this ghost from the pictures I’d seen around the house. “You must be Blake Carlisle.”

His grin widened. He nodded before tilting his head to one side.

“I’m Lorna Shadow. And I’m not sure it’s appropriate for you to be in my bed, given this is the first time we’ve met.”

Blake gave a silent laugh before floating up and sitting on the side of the bed.

I looked around for Flipper. He was usually great at alerting me when a ghost arrived. He was by the window, his tail tucked around him and a mournful expression on his face.

Next to him was Dillon, who jumped around and skipped on his paws, his attention fixed on Blake.

Blake patted his knee and Dillon launched himself toward him. As Blake stroked his head and ruffled his fur, it was easy to see he adored this dog. I sort of forgave him for sneaking into my bed because of that. He was a dog lover; he had to be a decent person.

“Nice of you to make an appearance,” I said. “I was beginning to think I would have to get Dillon to show me what happened to you.”

Blake looked around the room before shrugging.

“Not happy to be back?”

He shook his head as he continued to pet Dillon.

“You don’t have happy memories here?” I asked. “Or is it more to do with what happened to you on the yacht?”

Blake’s fingers ran over the wedding ring on his hand. He ducked his head.

“Problems with Julianne?”

He nodded.

“Think she had anything to do with what happened to you? A jealous, vengeful wife is a dangerous thing.”

He shrugged again before shaking his head.

“You still loved her?”

He nodded, before drifting around the room, Dillon following closely behind, his gaze fixed to Blake.

Flipper grumbled as he passed him. Blake paused and attempted to pet him, but Flipper shifted away. That was unlike him. He must be feeling off-color because of Dillon’s presence.

“Can you show me what happened to you on the yacht?” I grabbed my dressing gown and pulled it on before getting out of bed.

Blake mimed being shoved.

“That’s what happened to me,” I said, more to myself than him. “When I was on The Orwell, someone pushed me over the side. And I don’t think it was a living someone. It wasn’t you, was it?”

Blake’s eyebrows shot up. He shook his head.

My mobile buzzed and I grabbed it, seeing the call was from Zach.

“Good morning,” said Zach. “How are things with your ghost dog?”

“So far, so strange,” I said. “And I finally met his owner, just a few minutes ago.”

“And is he being helpful?” Zach’s tone was cautious.

“We’ve worked out he was pushed off the yacht, but that’s about it.

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