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Despite Merry's stubborn attitude, Will knew his strategy was working. Someone like Merry, with her curious mind, needed to be kept off guard. He couldn't do the normal, predictable thing and expect to make an impression. He had to reach outside the box. And all his anonymous gifts were accomplishing exactly what he wanted. If he kept the surprises coming, eventually she'd see the light.
At that point, he'd have her right where he wanted her.
Tiger lilies and books were one thing, but he knew Merry well enough to know exactly what she really wanted. Some women liked jewelry or chocolate. The quickest way to Merry's heart would be a hot tip on the story she was working on.
The opioids investigation, for instance.
The DEA had identified the man at the Rootin' Rooster as "Buckaroo Bro
