by Diana Orgain | Sep 23, 2021 | Maternal Instincts Mysteries, Sneak Peek, Uncategorized
Did you miss Chapter One? Did you miss Chapter Two? From Cereal Killer Chapter Three Afraid? Vicente and I glanced at each other, grim expressions on our faces. But Luz waved her hand. “I’m sorry,” she said, regret in her eyes. “I shouldn’t have led with that. We’ll discuss it in a few minutes.” Gloria emerged from the kitchen carrying a tray, and Luz clamped her mouth shut. “Water and wine,” declared Gloria, setting the tray on the coffee table. Luz visibly flinched, but no one else seemed to notice. A moment later, Gloria disappeared back toward the kitchen. “So,” Luz said, “I understand you’ve done great work as a PI. Tell me about an interesting case you’ve solved.” “Well . . .” I reached for a water glass. “The most recent one was a murder on Alcatraz Island.” Her jaw dropped. “At the old prison? What happened?” “Well, it all started when my brother came to San Francisco on business . . .” A sizzling sound came from the kitchen, and a delicious smell wafted toward us. I sat up straighter, realizing all at once how hungry I was. We made small talk about my PI work and Luz’s winery for a few minutes, and despite the stress in her eyes, she was an easy conversa‐ tionalist and a lot of fun to talk to. How could someone as maddening as Vicente have such charming relatives? And then Gloria swept into the room carrying two plates, each holding a decadent-looking pastry. “Tortillas!” she cried, handing one plate to me and one to Vicente. “Thank you!” I breathed. I...
