Free Armed and Dangerous by Jo Davis Page A

unsophisticated for our group, and especially for Vanessa. He loved her almost to the point of blindness, it seemed to me. He did everything she said, followed her everywhere.”
    Interesting, but not very enlightening.
    â€œWell, thank you for your help,” Shane said. “We’ll be in touch.”
    â€œDo come back and join us. We’d love to have two sexy officers to keep us safe.” Ivana shot him a smile.
    â€œWe’ll keep that in mind.” He gave her a wink.
    Daisy knew they’d never participate for real. That scene was far beyond anything she, for one, would ever want to play. “Where to now?”
    â€œLet’s pay a visit to Jimmy. I’m anxious to finish that conversation we were having.”
    â€œSounds good.”
    The doctor’s house was nestled in an upper middle class neighborhood about ten minutes from Ivana and Giorgio. Street after street of tasteful mini-mansions with perfectly sculpted lawns rolled by before Shane turned down the one they were looking for.
    â€œDo these types of trappings appeal to you?” she asked, waving a hand at the area in general.
    â€œAre you kidding?” He snorted. “I’m more than happy with my place on the river. It’s peaceful, quiet, and has a great view.”
    â€œI agree. Your house is much more homey.” He shot her a look and didn’t comment again. Belatedly, she hoped he hadn’t read anything into her comment. She wasn’t trying to insinuate herself into his life—though she wouldn’t turn down an invitation to be with him more often.
    Shane pulled into the Glenns’ long driveway and parked. “Let’s see what we can get out of these two.”
    Nobody was more surprised than Marla Glenn to see Ashwood’s newest members standing on her front porch.
    â€œOh, hello,” she greeted them with a tentative smile. It wasn’t the warmest welcome Daisy had ever seen. “Shane and Daisy, isn’t it?”
    â€œThat’s right, Mrs. Glenn,” Shane said smoothly, holding up his black wallet and flipping it open to reveal his badge. “But I’m afraid that’s Detective Shane Ford and Officer Daisy Callahan.”
    Marla’s eyes bugged and she looked like she’d been smacked. “I—I don’t understand. What’s going on here?”
    â€œMy we come inside?” Daisy asked politely. “We’d like to ask you and your husband a few questions.”
    â€œOf course,” she said, standing aside to let them in. “I’ll go get Jimmy. Please, follow me.”
    She led them into the spacious living room and left them for a few moments. The inside was as tasteful and expensive as the outside, and not to Daisy’s liking for all the class dripping from every surface. The Glenns were a nice enough young couple, but they were a world apart from anyone Daisy knew.
    In moments Marla returned, Jimmy leading the way. His handsome face was faintly alarmed. “My wife tells me you’re both police officers? What’s going on?”
    Shane stood, showing his badge again. “That’s right. I’m afraid I have bad news. Vanessa Hall was found murdered last night.”
    Like Mark, their reactions were spot-on. If they were faking their horror, they were damned good.
    â€œOh my God,” Marla whispered, hand going to her mouth. “What happened? Who could’ve done this?”
    â€œThat’s what we’re trying to find out. How was her relationship with Mark?” Shane prodded.
    â€œNo.” Marla shook her head. “If you’re looking at him, you’re searching in the wrong direction. Mark loves—loved—her beyond reason.”
    â€œWell, someone didn’t,” Shane said, studying the couple closely. “We’ve also learned that her murder is connected to a woman, Nikki Thompson, who was killed in the same manner earlier this week. Have either of