Page 288 of Rangers Unexpected Return

I looked toward Doris.

"Back where Emily hid it."

Doris smiled.

"I was hoping you'd say that."

Mabel looked confused.

"You just found it."

"Exactly," I said.

"If someone was outside watching us tonight, they'll assume we took everything with us."

Mace's eyes met mine.

"But we won't."

A slow smile spread across his face.

"I forgot how your mind works."

Warmth crept into my cheeks.

"You always said I was sneaky."

"I said brilliant."

Wolf groaned.

"Oh, here we go."

Trigger chuckled.

"The googly eyes are back."

Even Sheriff Tate smiled.

"Can you two flirt after we catch the killer?"

Mace looked at him with a perfectly straight face.

"We're multitasking."

The Magnolia Ladies burst into laughter.

Doris gently took the cassette case from my hands.

"I'll put it exactly where Emily left it."

"No," I said.

"I'm coming with you."

"So am I," Mace added.

Nobody questioned him.