by Diana Orgain | Jul 1, 2021 | Maternal Instincts Mysteries, Sneak Peek, Uncategorized
Did you miss Chapter One? Did you miss part one of Chapter Two? From A Deathly Rattle Chapter Two Continued … “Galigani thinks you should work this case,” Barramendi said. I blinked several times before turning my head toward the sleeping Vicente. “Um . . .” was all I managed to say. I was sensing some hostility from Barramendi, something I wasn’t used to getting from him. He and I had a great track record. I swallowed. “And you don’t think I should?” “It’s not that, Kate,” Barramendi muttered. “You’re just still so new at this.” “Barramendi,” Galigani said, puffing out his chest. “Kate’s batting a thousand. There hasn’t been a case yet she couldn’t solve, and you know it. She worked for you when she first got in this biz, so you know she’s got what it takes. I know with Domingo being your cousin, this is personal for you—” “Which is why I want someone with a bit more experience,” Barramendi said to Galigani. “Like yourself.” I frowned. “You know I can do this, right? I’ve handled a lot of cases since I worked for you last.” “And she’s handled them flawlessly,” Galigani said. “Didn’t a suspect poison her recently?” Barramendi crossed his arms. “Almost flawlessly.” A grin threatened to make its way across Galigani’s face. “She can do it.” Barramendi relented. “I know,” he said, looking at me somewhat apologetically. “He’s family, Kate. I hope you understand—” “I understand,” I said. “And I know you do good work,” he added. “And she won’t be alone,” Galigani said. “I will definitely be helping out. I just can’t take the lead...
