Page 32 of Cheyenne

She sighed. “I’m really not his type.”

Micah eyed her. “Pretty sure you’re everyone’s type.”

“What does that mean?” It felt like an insult.

“You’re beautiful, smart, fun.”

His compliments didn’t sit well with her. “Okay, I’m going to shower. I’ll be right back.”

“I’ll wait.”

She ran up the stairs, feeling all out of sorts. This guy kept saying he didn’t want a relationship, but then he told her that she was beautiful and smart and fun. Not to mention the fact that she was attracted to him.

Part of her wanted to call Samantha to tell her everything and ask what she should do, but the larger part just wanted to get back to Micah and spend more time with him. They still had to figure out this treasure hunt.

Cheyenne showered and got dress, then put on a little makeup and brushed her hair. That would have to be enough. She grabbed the amulet and rushed back downstairs, where Micah was waiting with the truck keys in his hand.

When they reached the Stone Family Inn, it was a lot different than Cheyenne had thought it would be. Maybe because she had heard her family talk about it, especially her brother Chance, because he had stayed here when he was undercover and looking for gold.

The place was not just an inn; it was amansion.

Micah led the way, giving Cheyenne a quick tour of the place. He took her upstairs and pointed out all the themed rooms, pausing at the library to show her where they would be looking at the map through the amulet. “That’s the original map that’s been handed down through the family for over two centuries.”

“Let’s look at it.”

Micah screwed up his face. “I need to get a security code for it. And I’ll have to ask Trey. Maybe I should have asked himearlier, but I didn’t want him to think we were on a gold hunt. After all, I’m just supposed to be checking on you.”

“So how are we going to get into the case?”

Micah shrugged and nodded toward the door. “I’m thinking. Let’s go order pizza and relax for a bit. I want to show you the whole wall we have in the house that explains the treasure hunt. The picture your family got from Kentucky is on the wall too. It’s so old, it might be worth looking over with the amulet.”

“Great idea.” Cheyenne followed Micah down the stairs and once again admired this majestic home. “I can see why your mother loved this house. And I can see why Trey didn’t want to sell it once he found out she was going to turn it into an inn. It’s a cool place.”

Micah nodded. “It is. I love it here.” He stopped next to the Wall of Gold. “This is the most recent picture.”

Cheyenne inspected the ship. The artist had drawn it so that it was floating on the ocean, and it was clearly hand painted. It was protected by a glass covering, and there was smaller writing at the bottom. “Can you take it off the wall so we can see if we can find anything?”

Without hesitation, Micah pulled it off the wall and moved it into the kitchen, carefully laying it on the counter.

Cheyenne took the amulet out of her pocket, placed it on top of the painting, and then tried to peer down through it. “Nothing,” she said, moving it in different angles. “It’s just fuzzy and doesn’t show anything.”

“Can I try?” Micah asked.

She handed the amulet over to him.

He used his shirt to wipe any dirt off of it, then placed it over the image.

“What do you think?” Cheyenne pressed him after he’d been looking through it for a minute.

“Nope.” He wiped it again and put it to another angle. “I honestly can’t see through the amulet at all. I can’t even see the pirate ship.” He pulled it back again and then held it up to the light. “It’s foggy. Dense. I wonder if it was just urban legend that the amulet could do anything, especially read a map.”

Cheyenne felt antsy. “Maybe we should just take it back.”

“Give it time.” He held it out to her.

She didn’t take it. “You keep it until we can get access to the other map. I don’t want the creepiness of it around me.”

Micah cocked an eyebrow, but he slipped the amulet into his pocket. “Okay. But before I decide what to say to Trey to get the code, let’s get this food ordered. I’m starving.”

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