Left Fur Dead (A Jules & Bun Mystery Book 1) by J.M. Griffin

Author:J.M. Griffin [Griffin, J.M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kensington Books
Published: 2019-06-24T22:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

A sleep in the comfortable armchair facing the fireplace, I abruptly awoke when I heard the shuffle of feet. I sprang from the chair, ready for battle when I heard Jessica speaking softly to Bun. The pounding of my heart slowed, and my nerves stopped jittering when I realized nothing was amiss.

Sunshine filled the room with its brilliance, and awareness of the beginning of another day’s dawning gave me pause. I entered the kitchen as Jessica set the coffee to perk.

“What are you doing up so early?”

She gave me a smile and said, “It’s nearly eight o’clock. You must have been exhausted to fall asleep in the chair. When you never stirred when I came in last night, I didn’t have the heart to wake you.”

I rubbed the sleepiness from my eyes and face, then brushed my hair back and stretched. “I thought I heard someone walking around in here, and that’s what woke me just now.”

“I’ve just come in from feeding the rabbits. Sit down, I’ll make breakfast.”

“I need a shower, then I’ll eat. Thanks, Jess.” I took the stairs two at a time and rushed through a shower, dressed in a fresh set of work clothes, and joined Jess at the table.

“Bun’s all set for the morning. I cleaned his room and set him up with his favorite hay. Fred will be here shortly. I’ll give him a hand for a while if you don’t need help finishing up with the rabbits.”

“Do what you need to do. I’ll be fine. Oh, Lizzy came by yesterday with a load of yarn and oddments to go with it. The yarn is fabulous, you should see it. Honestly, I can’t imagine how we managed without her. She said she’ll be by after she leaves work tonight.”

“I can’t wait until I’m finished with my rotation schedule. Then I’ll be ready to take my state board exam. It’s been a long haul to get through all of this.”

“You’ve worked hard to achieve your goals.” I bit into a slice of toast and caught sight of Fred’s truck coming up the drive. “Fred’s here. You go on, I’ll take care of this.” I waved my hand at the breakfast dishes.

“Okay, see you later, then.” Jessica was gone in a flash.

“She’s quite happy, isn’t she?”

“Yes, and rightfully so. It’s amazing how you feel when your dreams are realized. That’s how I feel about this farm, you, and the other rabbits.”

“I knew I’d make you happy the moment we met. It was the best day of my life when you rescued me from that horrid witch.” Bun gave a slight shudder and then asked, “Did you have a chance to look at that key you found yesterday?”

I shook my head, swallowed a mouthful of coffee, and said, “You don’t seem so frightened this morning. Have you given the key some consideration? You were very distraught yesterday, and I didn’t want to mention your reaction to it.”

“It scared me, badly. I can’t remember what brought on the fear, but just seeing the shape of it made me quake inside.

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