Tonya managed to keep a relaxed expression on her face with just the right amount of innocent confusion. The last thing she had expected tonight was for Deputy Dan to wine, dine, and interrogate her about Ashure. Her mind raced through different scenarios as she mentally prepared for his line of questioning.
They followed the hostess to the table Dan had reserved. She smiled her thanks when he helped her remove her jacket, hung it on the back of her chair, and pulled the chair out for her to sit down. She waited as he removed his jacket and sat down. A waiter appeared almost immediately to take their drink order.
“I’ll have a glass of Merlot,” Dan said.
“Water with lemon, please,” Tonya replied.
“You don’t drink?” Dan inquired.
Tonya looked up from the menu she had opened and shook he
