Page 47 of Max's Mission

“No. The FBI does.” A smile curved Max’s mouth. “But I took pictures.”

Asher grinned. “Perfect. Email them to me, and I’ll see what I can get from them. So, you gave the feds all this information before me? I’m hurt.” He pouted and laid a hand over his heart.

Margot laughed. “You’re such a drama queen. We didn’t want to ruin any evidence since Tad was murdered.”

Asher sobered slightly. “I get it. Hopefully, with all of us working on this, we can solve it quickly. What’s your next move?”

“We’re going to check out that property. It’s a few hours east of here.”

“Don’t go in. Not without the cops or unless it’s life and death.”

“We don’t plan to.” Max glanced at Margot, who shook her head. “I imagine Agent Gallagher will show up with a warrant in a day or so.”

“No doubt. All right. I’ll start researching the property as soon as we hang up.”

“Great. Thanks, Asher.” Max’s thumb hovered over the disconnect button.

“Anytime. And if you need help, I’m a short plane ride away.”

“How’s Oregon treating you, anyway?” Max asked.

After the craziness that erupted there with Edie’s sister, Esther, a couple of months ago, Asher had come home, packed up his house, and moved up there to be with her. Max was happy for him. Asher deserved the same happiness the rest of them had found.

He glanced at Margot from the corner of his eye. They still needed to have that chat about the kiss they shared. It had been… intense.

Amazing.

Life-changing.

Scary.

The intensity of it had blindsided him and was a huge factor in why he hadn’t broached the subject. They’d been friends so long it was weird to think of her that way, but that kiss left little doubt there was more between them than friendship.

What he needed to do, though, was pull on his big boy pants and straight up ask her if she truly wanted a relationship with him.

“It’s not bad. We’re enjoying evenings by the fire. And the chilly, gray beach days are growing on me.”

“Did you guys find a house yet?” Margot asked.

Asher’s computers needed a dedicated space and were currently taking up the guest room at Esther’s. They wanted a bigger place, so they had room for visitors.

“We did. It’s out in the country, but we’ll have plenty of room.”

“That’s great.” A corner of Max’s mouth tilted upward. “We’ll have to come visit once you get settled in.”

Asher chuckled. “Not all at once, please. We don’t have that much room.”

Margot gave a soft laugh. “You’d need Brooke’s lodge to house all of us.”

“That’s no lie.” Grinning, Asher shook his head. “All right. I’m going to go dig into your mystery property now. Send me those pictures and let me know if you uncover anything else.”

“Will do,” Max said. “Thanks, man.”

“Yep.” Asher waved. “See ya.”

“Bye.” Max tapped the disconnect button. He turned to Margot. “That’s one task taken care of.”

She smiled and leaned into him, wrapping her hands around his bicep and resting her chin on his shoulder. “Yeah. Sorry if I was a bit grumpy earlier. I’m mad.”

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