Wynn in the Willows by Robin Shope

Author:Robin Shope
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: christian Fiction
ISBN: 9781611163339
Publisher: Pelican Ventures Book Group
Published: 2014-02-14T16:00:00+00:00

19

The ferry navigated the dark, opaque waters. The roar of the engine reverberated across the sea creating a large foamy wake behind the stern.

Doug and Wynn looked over the police report together. The document raised more questions than it answered.

“This is what I’m getting from the report: Boone, while crossing the street, was hit and killed by a truck. His body was taken to the coroner’s office, tagged, covered, and put into a cooler. Supposedly, Jackie was called. She identified the body in person, asking for it to be cremated.”

“Odd, isn’t it?” Doug leaned over and put his arm lightly around her shoulder.

“What is?”

“No eye witness report. The truck driver was jailed and later released the same day. He has a clear driving record and they feel he wasn’t at fault for the accident.”

“Does it say anything about Boone’s luggage?” Wynn leaned back, enjoying the feel of his arm on her back.

Doug pulled the report from her and flipped through it, checking to see if she had missed anything. “Not a word.”

“He just came from overseas. There had to be luggage. What happened to it?”

“Think one of the bystanders took off with it? No. There is no mention of it.”

“Or he dropped it off someplace.”

Doug looked into Wynn’s eyes and smiled.

Her pulse raced.

Doug ran his finger around her lips. “What are you thinking?”

“Something Aunt Roxie told me when I was little.”

“And what did Aunt Roxie tell you when you were little?”

“If you can’t be pretty, at least be mysterious.”

Doug burst out laughing. “But you’re pretty and mysterious. So what do I do now?”

“Enjoy.” She teased, rubbing her nose against his. Time accelerated when she was with Doug. She wished the day could start all over again. It was hard not to ask when she’d see him again.

As though sensing her mood, Doug lifted her chin and looked into her eyes. “I enjoyed today. We should do it again sometime.” His words were comforting, reassuring.

Hope spiked, electrifying her. Wynn shivered and rubbed her bare arms. “I wish I had thought to bring a sweater.”

“If I had thought to bring my jacket, I would have already offered it to you.” Doug’s gaze shifted to the shore. “Hey. What’s happening on the island?”

Up ahead, the night sky was filled with flashing emergency vehicle lights.

“I didn’t know the island had that many police, or rescue power.”

“They don’t. I suspect some of those vehicles were powered over by special ferry. I haven’t seen anything like this since city kids ran a boat up on shore into a group of people, killing some. Something nasty has happened for that much activity.”

Everyone on the ferry had noticed the commotion. Those on deck had moved to the railing, while the rest got out of their vehicles to get a better view.

Two police boats approached on either side of the ferry. One of the officers spoke through a bull horn. “Cut your motors, we’re coming on board.”

Within moments, the ferry was silently drifting on the waves, as six policemen came over the side of the boat.

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