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Rockabye Murder (Maternal Instincts Mystery Series: Book Eight) Sneak Peek – Chapter Three Continued

Did you miss Chapter One? Did you miss Chapter Two? Did you miss part one of Chapter Three? From Rockabye Murder  Chapter Three Continued “I said, get out,” Eddie growled. “I won’t say it again.” Monte flipped him the bird, then turned and stalked out of the studio. “Unpleasant business,” muttered a British accent from behind me, and I realized Leo had followed us out. “Yes, very unpleasant,” replied Eddie, scowling in the direction of the door. Then he turned to us, brightening. “Jim and Kate! Dave said you were coming.” “Where is Dave?” Jim asked, wrinkling his nose. Petunia typed something on the computer and said, “He went out to grab some subs for dinner. Monte’s a coward, and Dave intimidates him. He must have been watching the studio, so he could come bother us as soon as Dave left.” This was my opportunity. “What’s been going on with Monte? I take it this isn’t your first run-in.” Jim shifted beside me, and I could tell he was trying to suppress a smirk. He could see right through me. Jack, who was shorter than Eddie and Dave by a full head but looked remarkably like Dave, slumped into one of the lobby chairs. “Monte opened up a dance studio next door, and he wants our space.” “Wants to drive out the competition, more like,” muttered Petunia, re-tucking the flower in her hair. “Our dance instructors are better than his.” Jim stepped over to the window and peered out, no doubt looking to see if Monte was still lurking. “Why would someone open up a dance studio right next to...