Page 67 of Wanted by the Lawman

“Sorry, Rudy. I don’t want to get you into trouble with your wife,” Zander said.

She kissed her husband on the cheek. “At least invite Zander into the living room where you can sit down. I’ll make you both a cup of coffee.” She shot Zander a warning look over her shoulder.

Once they were seated, Zander hooked his hat on his knee. “Have you heard about the out of towner’s death?”

Rudy shot a quick glance toward the kitchen. “I feel like I’m in prison getting secret messages when the guard isn’t looking.” He smiled, softening his words some.

“She loves you. Let her shower you with nurturing. Once the baby’s born you’ll miss the attention.”

“I’m a lucky man, yet she wants me to resign.”

“Yeah?”

“Right now, she’s afraid our baby won’t have a father. Once she gives birth I’m sure she’ll see how safe Crooked Creek is. So, you think Wynn is the next victim? Who’s with her now?”

Zander leaned his elbows on his thighs. “She doesn’t want to see me right now. I think she’s in shock over what’s happened. I’ve asked Kace to help out.”

“Does she know?”

“Hell no. She’s the type that wouldn’t like having someone watching over her.”

Rudy eased back into the cushion of the couch, squinting. “Is Salvano’s death from his business partners?”

“I don’t think so. Their MO would be to dispose of the body where it wouldn’t be found. I think the killer was sending a message.”

“I know you and I can bet you have an idea of what happened.”

“Sure. Let me fill you in on the details.”

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