Witch Time for Murder (A Nightshade Village Paranormal Cozy Mystery Book 2) by Penny Brooke

Author:Penny Brooke [Brooke, Penny]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-10-16T23:00:00+00:00

Salem decided to have lunch in the dining room along with the other witches. She knew they were spooked by Tiana’s death and thought it important that she make an appearance.

“Salem, do you have a moment?” It was Tamsin, Pettibone curled up in her arms as usual.

“Sure, what’s up? Listen, I think it might be a good idea if we don’t permit the pets in the dining area. Not everyone is so fond of the idea, and they deserve an animal-free environment where they eat.”

“Oh, sure, I understand. He’s quite intelligent, as it turns out. Watch this.” She set the young cat down on the carpet. “Petti, wait for me in the hallway.” The cat responded with a meow and promptly walked directly out the doorway and sat on the far side of the hallway, inconspicuous and yet close enough to watch his mistress’s every move.

“Tamsin, I’m really impressed. Did you train him to do that?”

“No,” she answered with a shrug. “At least not in so many words. I just noticed that he responds to me almost as if he understands what I’m saying. So, I take him with me wherever I go. It seems to make him behave better.”

“Good for you. How has your program for letting others have familiars come so far?”

“Well, that’s what I wanted to chat with you about. I know how full your schedule is, what with the new headmaster and then…well, Tiana.”

“It’s okay. Actually, I came in here to have lunch because I felt like I wanted to be with everyone. It gets lonely being in that office alone.”

“Any clues yet?”

“No, nothing.” Salem was careful not to elaborate. She couldn’t expect Cordelia to maintain secrecy and then compromise it herself by telling others who didn’t have a need to be included—even if it was Tamsin.

“That’s too bad. Something will turn up—I’m sure of it. So, my question was this. I have a lot of interest but there are some questions. I think I have a handle on most of them, but one in particular sort of stumped me.”

“What’s that?”

“A couple of the gals wanted to conjure up their own familiars—kind of like designing a room. They want to include certain characteristics.”

“Your thoughts on that?” Salem asked.

“Well, my opinion is that it’s too much to allow. I mean, face it, most of the girls here are in training—not fully-fledged witches yet. I think letting them conjure up creatures leaves the door open to mistakes and tons of trouble. You’re the only one who could undo their messes if they get in over their heads. I like knowing, for example, that Pettibone is just a cat I rescued and not the product of incantations.”

Salem munched her sandwich, nodding as she chewed. “I totally agree,” she said after swallowing. “In fact, I insist on that. Will that work for you?”

Tamsin broke into a grin. “That’s exactly what I wanted to hear. It takes the pressure off me when they complain about it. Well, I’ll leave you to your lunch.

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