Unfinished Business: Kovak & Quaid Horse Mystery Series (Kovak & Quaid Horse Mysteries Book 3) by Leland Toni

Author:Leland, Toni [Leland, Toni]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Equine Graphics Publishing Group/Parallel Press
Published: 2014-06-13T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 39

Kim set her phone aside and let out a long breath, surprised at how easy it had recently been to talk to Garrett. If anything, she should be more nervous as their relationship seemed to become more personal, but apparently the underlying friendship and trust made moving to the next level less frightening.

She put on her favorite moccasin slippers and headed next door to Dixie’s. The aroma of pepperoni and melting cheese wafted through the door as she entered. Dixie was on the phone, but waved, so Kim headed for the living room. Dixie’s beautiful police dog lifted his head and gazed at her without blinking. She moved slowly to the couch, taking care not to meet the dog’s gaze directly.

In a soft voice, she said, “Hello, Saskie.”

His tail thumped once on the hardwood floor, then he turned his attention to Dixie. Kim had to appreciate that the highly-trained working dog would do nothing unless he was told to – unlike many pet dogs that had no manners, and owners who couldn’t control them.

Dixie came into the room with two glasses of red wine and set them on the coffee table. The glow on her cheeks was unmistakable. Love stamped its presence on her features, her expressions, her every movement. A pang of envy moved through Kim’s chest.

Glancing over at the dog, Dixie murmured, “You can come say hello.”

The large Belgian Malinois rose slowly and moved to Dixie’s side for a pat, then nosed Kim’s hand.

She slowly stroked the top of the dog’s head as she looked at Dixie. “You’ve sure been gone a lot lately. I’ve missed having you around.”

“I might say the same about you, girl. I mean, Arizona in February? How much better does it get?”

Kim didn’t miss the dodge. Had she been so obvious in her displeasure at her friend’s total involvement that Dixie now didn’t want any conversations about it? Best not to pursue it.

“It was okay. Weather was lovely, but that scummy woman I was tailing was not lovely. Boy, what a piece of work. I’m almost positive she’s buying stolen horses from an international horse broker with a nefarious reputation.”

“That Wheeler person we checked out in Coleville?”

“The very same, and I have to tell you, the money she spent at that show was beyond mindboggling.”

Kim described the stall setup, the gorgeous horses, Wheeler’s amazing show wardrobe, the expensive motor home and horse trailers, and the generous donation for the silent auction.

Dixie nodded. “It certainly appears that she must be independently wealthy to afford all that. What does Garrett think? Has he found a connection between the foal deaths?”

“Possibly, enough to recommend that the insurance company reopen all the claims.”

Dixie pursed her lips. “And what do her supposed underground horse deals have to do with it?”

Kim blinked. “Actually, nothing. It’s just an extra thing I stumbled upon.”

“And you’re going to leave that alone, right?”

Kim narrowed her eyes, suddenly irritated with Dixie’s attitude. “Why do you ask?”

Dixie looked sad. “Haven’t you had enough of

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