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Daniel druomery Plantation isn’t far from here Since you’re out, you should take a ride by the place"

"She isn’t there I left her in the heart of the Vieux Carre last night" Daniel’s brow shot up "You left her?"

Daniel sighed inwardly "Souys and I escorted her and a few of her friends home There was a wretched murder that took place yesterday, reoet some work in today"

"It’s the weekend, Son"

"Murderers seldonize a Monday to Friday nine-to-five schedule Cops don’t get to, either"

"But the blood drops led to Miss Montgo"

"That they did"

"So she is at work And, if I re of one of her forebears right above the grand staircase If anyone is in residence, you can take a look at the painting and see how the faain, omery herself is in residence And if she is, ht Then you can grill her in privacy"

Sean shook his head "I left her in the city But o for a ride"

"And if she happens to be there, you will ask her out for dinner, won’t you? Do you know anything about her? What does she like? I do etarian So etarians these days Not that too iven the teeth to be a carnivore, and it seeood piece of red meat now and then"

"Sorry, Dad, when I ith her last night, she had wine and an espresso, so I don’t knohat she does and doesn’t eat But I will go to see her, and I will do my best to convince her she should come to dinner How’s that?"

"You do that Try hard, huh?"

Sean arched a brow, soh his father spoke absently, it seeht Sean would have to try very hard to convince a woo out with hio her himself

The store officially opened at 10:00 am: Allie Bouchet always came in by 9:30 at the latest She ht have been left out of order She was extre fifty, she was an attractive woone white at a very early age; she tinted it to a soft silver that went perfectly with her gray eyes and still-beautiful complexion

She was lean and trim, the result of a lifetime of moderation She had been raised in a traditional h she was quite startled by theon a corner of the rear oak desk that served as a cash station--she remembered her manners Despite her annoyance

"Why, sir! You did surprise me I’m afraid that the store hasn’t opened yet I’m sorry, foolishfor the day to coize if I’ve caused you any inconvenience, and I suppose you are welcome to stay--"

"Why, ma’am, I’m so sorry to have caused you distress," her visitor said, his voice a deep, soft drawl that was disturbinglysensual and yet lulling at the saht in a manly and mature prime of life He wore black slacks and a fashionable black knit pullover He was deeply tanned, had very dark hair, and fascinating gold eyes that were hypnotic andsnakelike He was very handsoed and suave

How rude, she told herself

"Could I get you some coffee perhaps? My associate, Mrs Gema Grayson, arrives soon, and then one of us can certainly help you hatever you’re looking for, sir" He s that wasn’t just as polite as pie, and yetit see her closer

Silly old bat! she accused herself He was probably fifteen years younger than she was, an eligible young cuss if she’d ever seen one, and it wason to an older woman in her situation

"Coffeeyes Coffee would be nice," he told her

"I do select and grindto do, and aware that his eyes followed her to the little wicker table that sat center of the dressing rooms where she kept her coffee service "And I don’t keep it on the heat--just as soon as it has properly perked, I see to it that oes into a carafe and is kept warm and just perfectly brewed" She poured a cup and turned around