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I hope so Because he already ht was out there Scary but true

After showering, she studied her hair in the mirror She loved her curls, but they could be rebellious They definitely needed to be kept in their place when she orking Giving her hair a quick all-over spritz with her favorite macadamia oil product, she pulled her wild locks back into a ruthlessly tight braid

When Bree purchased this property, she’d had a walk-in closet built Her father had laughed and asked how long it would be before she needed another one As she rifled through the overflowing rails, she realized Calvin Colton had been right She either needed more space, or she would have to part with soe treasures But hoould she choose which of her 1950s cocktail dresses or rock-chick biker jackets to give away?

She pulled on black leggings, a short floral dress and knee-high brown boots Over the top, she layered a long Scandinavian knit jacket in bright geo scarf loosely around her neck Moisturizing sunscreen, a touch of lip gloss, a spray of perfu past the mirror next to her front door

Two arded the man seated behind her desk with a wary expression “I’m always pleased to see you, Trey I also kno busy you are, so I’ this isn’t a social call”

Her brother grinned “Most people start with goodto decide which you hateor anchovies?”

“The answer depends on whether I’ pizza” Bree flopped into the chair opposite him “Seriously, why are you here?”

His expression beca suspiciously close to these preuard” He checked his notes “A guy named Swanson was attacked”

Bree jerked upright “David? Is he okay?”

“Fine He had a fright, but he wasn’t seriously injured He’s already back at work” Her brother leaned forith his hands clasped on the desk “What bothersto climb the steps to your apartment”

A cold trickle of fear tracked its way down Bree’s spine She pushed it aside, frowning over the vagueness of Trey’s stateht that was his intention? A minor injury and the suspicion that ato climb the stairs toite, Trey?”

He had the grace to look sheepish “I wanted to check and uy who called this in—”

She held up a hand “I thought David Swanson called you?”

“No” He consulted his notes “The 911 dispatcher spoke to a Rylan Bennet”

Bree rubbed the bridge of her nose It was early She was caffeine deprived and Trey’s presence had taken her by surprise Thatsense Because ould Rylan be here before the gallery opened?

“You know hi escaped her brother

“Hepart in my next show Mom introduced him to me”

The Audrey Colton seal of approval acted like a charm, and Trey relaxed back into his chair “Since I’m here, help me out It’s only been a week since soetting threatening emails So far, I don’t have any leads on who is responsible Has anything happened since to make you feel uncomfortable?”

Thoughts of her recorder and coffee being h herharassed, she would be transported back to her childhood He would be the big, strong brother and she would be in his shadow once again She loved him, but she didn’t want to hand control of her life over to him Not unless she was forced to

A tiny voice at the back of her mind asked the question, Shouldn’t Trey be the one to decide? If the strange incidents were linked to the broken , and now this attack on David, wasn’t it time to confide in the sheriff? A second voice spoke up, drowning out the first What if they aren’t linked?