Mending Mischief: A Quilting Cozy Mystery (Quilting Cozy Mysteries Book 6) by Kathryn Mykel

Author:Kathryn Mykel [Mykel, Kathryn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-04-27T00:00:00+00:00

Henrietta had transformed the buffet into a lavish feast, loaded with an abundance of delectable dishes. The pig roast, the centerpiece of the spread, glistened with succulent perfection, its skin crackling enticingly. Aromas of tropical spices and smoky barbecue filled the air. Trays of grilled vegetables, a bowl brimming with vibrant fruit salad, and another bowl filled with fluffy, fragrant coconut rice, awaited their hungry stomachs.

The flickering fire in the sitting room fireplace added a touch of warmth, contrasting with the chill the rain brought. The wind whistled and drummed against the old wooden window panes.

Alex raised a pressing question as they sat at the dinner table. “Where were the contractors last night?”

Hawk pulled a hoodie on, then walked to the window. “I was with them late into the night, working on the house. It’s not them.”

Alex furrowed her brow and patted the chair beside her for Mimi. “Okay, what about the lab tech?”

“I was with Duncan earlier,” Mimi informed them, sitting in the seat next to Alex. “We’re each other’s alibi.”

“So, it has to be someone off the island. Maybe modern-day pirates?” Henrietta’s smile spread ear to ear as she poured glasses of lemonade for everyone. She was obviously enjoying the unexpected excitement.

Hawk sighed heavily, his shoulders tense, as he leaned his hands on the window frame, peering out. “It’s possible, but one of us would have noticed a boat.”

“Speaking of boats, where’s the Coast Guard?” Alex asked.

He turned to face her, and his expression softened slightly. “We probably won’t see them anytime soon. The guy told me they were up to their ‘hulls’ with calls.” He smiled. “Unless, of course, we have an emergency. Hopefully they’ll show up at just the right moment.”

Alex nodded.

“Speaking of emergencies, has anyone seen my big blue thermos? I had it out by the pig roast earlier today, and it disappeared,” Henrietta said, glancing around the group suspiciously.

“I’m sure it’ll turn up,” Alex assured her. “Maybe one of the guys came upon it while thirsty, needing a drink.”

The room fell into a thoughtful silence, broken only by the rhythmic drumming of rain and clattering of china as they filled their plates. The islanders pondered the mysterious disappearance of the little meatloaf-shaped chitons, while a storm of uncertainty brewed both inside and outside the cozy home.

Alex nodded in understanding, but the unease in her stomach persisted. She glanced around the room, the warmth of the cozy home offering some solace.

Alex found herself feeling less homesick than ever before. The camaraderie and the thoughtfulness of her father, Brian’s, pig roast filled her with a sense of belonging.

Raising her glass, Alex offered a silent toast to her father, and then to the group for Henrietta, who had seen the meal through to perfection. In that moment, she realized that home wasn’t just a place—it’s a feeling, a sense of belonging and safety that I find in the company of my friends and chosen family.

As she took a sip of her lemonade, her thoughts turned inward. Hawk is my home.

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