Tempting the Light: Legends and Myths Police Squad (L.A.M.P.S. Book 1) by Bonnie Gill
Authors: Bonnie Gill
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figure out what it is I don’t think it’s safe.”
“What did he see?” Pepper stepped closer to his vehicle.
“I don’t know, but whatever it was the damn thing scared him. He’s been hunting in that forest all his life—for him to be thrown off his game like that tells me it’s something I need to check out. I want you to promise you’ll both stay out of the woods.”
Chapter 7
Abby wandered into Pepper’s house exhausted. Her muscles ached from lifting cartons of canned dog food. Pepper’s three large dogs bolted into the kitchen to greet her. She bent over to give them pets and three wet tongues lapped at her face. She laughed, hugging each one of them.
Pepper walked into the room with a bounce to her steps. She wore a mischievous grin and held a medium sized cardboard box out in front of her. “I’ve got a surprise for you.”
“A surprise? I love surprises.” Abby took the box and lifted the flaps. A little black and brown face popped out. “He’s so cute.”
“His name is Kazoo and he’s yours, if you want him.”
“He’s adorable.” Of course she wanted him. She pulled him out and held him close to her chest. His slippery fur and wet nose rubbed under her chin. “What kind of dog is he?”
“He’s a Chi-weenie, part Chihuahua and part miniature Dachshund. He only weighs three pounds and is already full grown.”
“I thought you were looking for a dog for River?”
“We found him a dog, too. But Kazoo’s time was up and he was just too adorable to leave behind. I have Barney, Betty, and Dino so I figured I’d give Kazoo to you.” Pepper scratched him behind the ears.
“I don’t know what to say. Thank you. He’s so sweet.” She cradled Kazoo in her arms. “You have to be the best friend in the whole world.”
“I don’t ever recommend purchasing a dog for a gift, but I knew you two would be perfect together. Besides, if you didn’t want him I would have loved to keep him.” Barney the St. Bernard nudged her thigh and she patted him on the head. “They get so jealous when a new dog arrives.”
Kazoo snuggled in Abby’s arms, his tail wagging at blurring speed. His entire tiny body fit perfectly in her hand. In that instant, her heart overflowed with love for her new companion.
Pepper cleared her throat. “River told me to tell you there’s a dangerous beast running around in the forest.”
Abby’s heart tumbled and fell flat. “What did he say?”
“Mr. Livingston saw something out there that scared the crap out of him. River’s bent on to tracking it down. We’re lucky you won’t change again for another few weeks.” Pepper poured a glass of iced tea and took a drink.
“I need to find that stupid Genie.” She crossed her fingers for luck.
“If you do, hopefully he won’t make the curse worse.”
“Yeah, let’s hope not. I have a busy day tomorrow.” She yawned and kissed Kazoo on the head. “I’m taking this little man to bed. Thanks again.”
She made her way to the bedroom and performed her nightly rituals.
Abby laid her head down on her pillow while Kazoo walked in a circle three times before lying down next to her. Her thoughts drifted to the last time she saw her grandmother. She had only been five years old, and the withered old woman told her she was cursed and that it skipped a generation. Her mother shushed her grandmother and told the old crazy women she shouldn’t try to frighten young children. What did her family do to receive such a severe punishment? Any information her grandmother could have given her would have been useful right now.
Her eyelids grew heavy and before she knew it, the morning sun’s bright rays gleamed through her window.
Abby showered and pulled on a new yellow and blue Pepper’s Perky Pet T-shirt. Kazoo rubbed his face in her pajama pile while waiting for her to finish. When she dried off, he played tug-of-war with her towel between his teeth.
Pepper had already left for the store before she made
“What did he see?” Pepper stepped closer to his vehicle.
“I don’t know, but whatever it was the damn thing scared him. He’s been hunting in that forest all his life—for him to be thrown off his game like that tells me it’s something I need to check out. I want you to promise you’ll both stay out of the woods.”
Chapter 7
Abby wandered into Pepper’s house exhausted. Her muscles ached from lifting cartons of canned dog food. Pepper’s three large dogs bolted into the kitchen to greet her. She bent over to give them pets and three wet tongues lapped at her face. She laughed, hugging each one of them.
Pepper walked into the room with a bounce to her steps. She wore a mischievous grin and held a medium sized cardboard box out in front of her. “I’ve got a surprise for you.”
“A surprise? I love surprises.” Abby took the box and lifted the flaps. A little black and brown face popped out. “He’s so cute.”
“His name is Kazoo and he’s yours, if you want him.”
“He’s adorable.” Of course she wanted him. She pulled him out and held him close to her chest. His slippery fur and wet nose rubbed under her chin. “What kind of dog is he?”
“He’s a Chi-weenie, part Chihuahua and part miniature Dachshund. He only weighs three pounds and is already full grown.”
“I thought you were looking for a dog for River?”
“We found him a dog, too. But Kazoo’s time was up and he was just too adorable to leave behind. I have Barney, Betty, and Dino so I figured I’d give Kazoo to you.” Pepper scratched him behind the ears.
“I don’t know what to say. Thank you. He’s so sweet.” She cradled Kazoo in her arms. “You have to be the best friend in the whole world.”
“I don’t ever recommend purchasing a dog for a gift, but I knew you two would be perfect together. Besides, if you didn’t want him I would have loved to keep him.” Barney the St. Bernard nudged her thigh and she patted him on the head. “They get so jealous when a new dog arrives.”
Kazoo snuggled in Abby’s arms, his tail wagging at blurring speed. His entire tiny body fit perfectly in her hand. In that instant, her heart overflowed with love for her new companion.
Pepper cleared her throat. “River told me to tell you there’s a dangerous beast running around in the forest.”
Abby’s heart tumbled and fell flat. “What did he say?”
“Mr. Livingston saw something out there that scared the crap out of him. River’s bent on to tracking it down. We’re lucky you won’t change again for another few weeks.” Pepper poured a glass of iced tea and took a drink.
“I need to find that stupid Genie.” She crossed her fingers for luck.
“If you do, hopefully he won’t make the curse worse.”
“Yeah, let’s hope not. I have a busy day tomorrow.” She yawned and kissed Kazoo on the head. “I’m taking this little man to bed. Thanks again.”
She made her way to the bedroom and performed her nightly rituals.
Abby laid her head down on her pillow while Kazoo walked in a circle three times before lying down next to her. Her thoughts drifted to the last time she saw her grandmother. She had only been five years old, and the withered old woman told her she was cursed and that it skipped a generation. Her mother shushed her grandmother and told the old crazy women she shouldn’t try to frighten young children. What did her family do to receive such a severe punishment? Any information her grandmother could have given her would have been useful right now.
Her eyelids grew heavy and before she knew it, the morning sun’s bright rays gleamed through her window.
Abby showered and pulled on a new yellow and blue Pepper’s Perky Pet T-shirt. Kazoo rubbed his face in her pajama pile while waiting for her to finish. When she dried off, he played tug-of-war with her towel between his teeth.
Pepper had already left for the store before she made
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