The Final Deception by Heather Graham

Author:Heather Graham
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: MIRA Books
Published: 2020-01-21T19:18:28+00:00

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Craig was starting to think that maybe it was a great thing to have a dog.

Danny had left them at the restaurant, saying he was heading back to Finnegan’s on Broadway just in case Sunday night got busy at the pub, though it seldom did. Sunday was a laid-back time.

Mike was keeping the car, with a plan to pick Craig up at 8:00 the next morning.

Kieran hadn’t spoken since they’d left Annie’s Sunrise. She was pointedly quiet as they entered their building and went up to their floor. The moment they opened the door, they both heard Ruff yapping with excitement. He came flying out at them, jumping on Craig at first, and then catapulting himself against Kieran.

She captured him in her arms and laughed, looking at Craig. “I guess he likes us.”

“Are we keeping him?” he asked. “I mean, really keeping him?”

“You mean as in give him a ‘forever home’? Of course, what else would we do? If we brought him to a shelter, he might well wind up being put to sleep. Why do we use that term, huh? Put to sleep! Well, he’s not a puppy, and he’s not a purebred, and...he could be described as scruffy and even ugly by some people. Of course, we need to keep him. He...he lost his owner badly. He helped you. He’s a great dog. Yes, he’s our dog now. Neither of us ever knew Olav Blom, but...it’s the least we can do for him.”

Craig leaned in and kissed her lips.

He hadn’t meant to offend her by being overprotective. In this case he’d been put out because she and Danny had beat him to a witness who had already been questioned, but who might just know something to help the investigation. Maybe there was nothing new to discover, but they were leaving no stones unturned. He felt justified in his annoyance because Kieran should know better than to get overly involved. It had led to trouble and danger in the past.

The search of the apartments in Mayhew’s building had yielded nothing. If his neighbors were homicidal maniacs, they were hiding it well. The building security guards were clean as a whistle.

But someone had to know something—answers existed.

They had to be found.

Kieran was walking toward the guest room, Ruff still in her arms. “Hey! You used the puppy pads. You are a good, good dog.” She chatted to the pup in a silly, cheerful voice. “No messes. But then you’re used to apartment living, aren’t you? Still, we’re going to take you for walks. Just like your old master. Just like you’re used to. The neighborhood will be a bit different, but trust me, it’s fun, and you’re going to like it.”

She looked over at Craig. “I think I should take him out.”

“I think we should take him for a walk,” he said.

She paused, lowering her head, a slight smile curving her lips. “Fine. I think we should take him for a walk. I’ll get his leash.”

They went out together, running into Mr.

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