Trickery of the Witch by K. E. O'Connor

Author:K. E. O'Connor [O'Connor, K. E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: K.E. O'Connor
Published: 2019-05-17T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

The music in Cloven Hoof had me swaying as I served drinks and handed out dried mushrooms. We were short on bar staff this evening, but I was happy to lend a hand. It never felt like work when I was doing something I loved.

“Wow! It’s busy tonight.” Azura appeared by the bar, accompanied by my sister.

I’d deliberately invited Azura here this evening. It was the perfect opportunity to chat about Raine and learn what she knew about her connection to John.

I placed a double lemon shot and a bowl of mushrooms in front of her. “We’re doing a special on house cocktails this evening. It’s always popular.”

Azura popped a mushroom in her mouth. “Thanks. These are great.”

“Where’s Raine tonight?” I knew exactly where she was. I’d convinced Granny Dottie to take Raine with her on the late shift at the cemetery, so I got some alone time with her sister.

“Busy. Guarding your demons,” Azura said. “Granny Dottie said she wanted to show her a few new moves. I offered to go along, but she only wanted Raine.”

“Granny Dottie’s funny like that.” I ignored the raised eyebrows from Aurora. She was in on this too.

I discreetly topped up Azura’s glass every time she took a sip. With a bit of luck, it would loosen her tongue and she might let something slip.

“I’m just going to the powder room. Back in a few.” Aurora nodded at me before walking away.

I was just about to start questioning Azura when Axel and Foxglove strolled into the bar.

“Hey! How’s everything going?” he asked.

My eyes narrowed. I didn’t need any interruptions. I had a cousin to interrogate.

“Good. What can I get you?” I asked.

“A shot of Colombian dwarf whiskey and some of those lemon drops will be good.” Axel nodded at Azura. “Enjoying your stay in Willow Tree Falls?”

“Sure, what’s not to like?” Her gaze ran over Axel. “Especially if you’re going to ask me to dance later.”

I sucked in a breath as I waited for Axel’s response. He’d better not mess this up.

“That’s flattering, but I promise there are guys out there a lot more worthy of your interest than me,” he said.

My eyebrows shot up. Axel was turning her down. I wanted to high-five him. Not that there was anything wrong with my cousin; she was cute and fun, but I wouldn’t have let him get away with breaking Merrie’s heart.

Foxglove snorted a laugh. “What he means is, he’s not available.” She nodded in the direction of Merrie, who was serving customers at the other end of the bar.

“Oh, that’s a shame.” Azura shrugged. “She’s a lucky lady.”

“I happen to agree with you,” Axel said.

Foxglove elbowed him in the ribs. “She’s not that lucky. She has to put up with your massive ego.”

He chuckled and glanced at me. “How are things going with the investigation into that guy’s murder?”

“How should I know?” I placed his drinks down.

Axel grinned and sipped his whiskey.

I lifted a hand. He knew me too well. “As far as I know, the angels don’t have much to go on.

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