Wicked Haunts (An Ivy Morgan Mystery Book 12) by Lily Harper Hart

Author:Lily Harper Hart [Hart, Lily Harper]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperHart Publications
Published: 2018-11-06T05:00:00+00:00

Eleven

Ivy and Jack came to a compromise. She promised to stick close to Michael while at the nursery if he agreed she could run errands in town without an escort. Even though he wasn’t thrilled at the prospect, Jack conceded. If he didn’t, he understood that he would be stuck at the nursery the entire day arguing with Ivy rather than investigating.

He left Brian to oversee the evidence collection and placed a call to Max. When her brother arrived at the nursery, Ivy threatened to go ballistic ... until Jack explained the older Morgan sibling was there because he needed him for something else. When Ivy realized what that something else was, she demanded to be able to hike into the woods with them.

Jack put his foot down on that one, refusing to cave even a little as he took off into the trees with Max. Some things were negotiable. This was not one of them.

“She’s going to make you pay when you get home tonight,” Max offered as they moved through the woods. “You realize that, right?”

“Oh, I’m well aware. My fingers are going to fall off from the massage she’s going to demand.”

“Hey, whatever kinky games you play with my sister, they’re best left between the two of you.”

“It’s not a kinky game. She just likes her massages.”

“Well ... .” Max trailed off, pursing his lips. “May I ask why you called me?”

“Because I’m not certain I can find that shack on my own,” Jack answered honestly. “I’ve only been there once and Ivy was in the lead. I don’t have a lot of time to waste.”

“Fair enough. Why not let her take you back?”

“Because I’m not convinced whoever was in her greenhouse — and who wrote those words on the window of the cottage — has her best interests at heart. I’m not risking her. Not for anything.”

“But you’ll risk me?”

“In a heartbeat.”

Max chuckled. “It’s fine. I want to help. I find this entire thing ... disconcerting.”

“Good word.”

“I read a lot.”

Jack snickered. “Your sister isn’t the easiest person in the world to live with. I know I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know, but she is ... a pain in the butt. She was going to be angry no matter what today, so I figured this was as good of a reason as any for her to dig her heels in.”

“You didn’t want her in the woods in case we really do find the person you’re looking for.”

“I want her safe. I can’t guarantee her safety out here right now. Something extremely funky is going on.”

“What was your first clue?”

“I just ... don’t feel safe walking around the woods with her right now.” Jack adjusted his tone so he didn’t sound so shrill. “I would protect her with my life, but what happens if I go down and she’s left out here on her own?”

“Maybe all this magic stuff that’s been happening with her will kick in and she’ll save herself. You don’t know. It could happen.

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