All of us were holding our breaths as well. When Cookie nodded we let out sighs of relief. We tried to look away, make it seem like we weren’t watching the entire exchange. I doubt we made it very convincing.
“We’re going out on Friday,” Cookie said. Abel had made a quiet exit after shuffling back inside. There wasn’t much that he could do at this point that wasn’t a little awkward. Cookie was smiling from ear to ear.
“I’m glad for you,” I said.
“Congrats,” Lightning said, lifting his mug in celebration, though I didn’t think he cared at all either way.
“Just make sure you’re careful,” Verny cautioned. “I don’t want to see you hurt.”
“I know, and I appreciate you all the more for it,” Cookie said. She picked up Buttercup in her arms, which given the her size wasn’t the easiest task. “We’re going to have to pick out a date night outfit,” she cooed at the dog.
“I want to help with that,” I offered, and gave Verny a look.
“I’ll help too,” she agreed.
“Hell, I’ll help too if you want it,” Lightning joked. The mood was lighter than it had been even before the dagger went missing. I flipped the sign to open, ready for a new day to start.
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A Yuletide Wallop
Haunted Homicide
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Triplet Witch Sisters Mystery Series
Two’s Company, Three’s a Coven
Resting Witch Face
Bewitched and Bewildered
Triple Toil and Trouble
THE WITCH SISTERS OF Stillwater
Hoodoo and Just Desserts
That Ol’ Black Magic
A Whole Lotta Witchin Goin On
The Beast Cometh
Secrets and Sorcery
THE LUCKY DILL DELI Mystery Series
A Yuletide Wallop
Haunted Homicide
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Mirror, Mirror Murder Them All
A Wicked Enchantment
A Scorching Spell
THE GRUMPY CHICKEN Irish Pub Series
A Frosty Mug of Murder
Treachery on Tap
A Highball and a Low Blow
Cursed With a Twist
A Whiskey Sour Wipeout
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Murder at Stake
Murder Well Done
A Side Order of Deception
Murder, Basted and Barbecued
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The Curious Case of the Cursed Spectacles
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The Curious Case of the Cursed Looking Glass
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THE WITCHING ON THE Wall
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Witching There’s Another Way
Witching Your Life Away
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Color Me Dead
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Death by Chocolate Sundae
Soft Serve Secrets
Ice Cream You Scream
Double Dip Dilemma
Melted Memories
Triple Dip Debacle
A Sprinkle of Tropical Trouble
A Drizzle of Deception
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Creamed at the Coffee Cabana
A Caffeinated Crunch
A Frothy Fiasco
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