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question is, how’s your personal life?”
    He’d been concentrating so hard on thinking about Ally Duncan, the question took him by surprise.
    Cy’s eyes narrowed. “What’s this? Silence from our dedicated bachelor?”
    After a pause he said, “Do you remember the day you bumped into Kellie outside the radio station in Bandera?”
    â€œWhat kind of a question is that? You know damn well it was the greatest day of my life.” His friend studied him. “Okay, buddy. You’re setting me up for something. Out with it.”
    â€œI had a similar experience yesterday.”
    â€œYeah?” Cy broke into a smile that lit up his face. “I guess I don’t need to ask if she’s drop-dead gorgeous.”
    â€œNope.”
    He let out a yelp that filled the room and jumped out of his chair to slap Luckey on the shoulder. In the process he set down his mug so hard some of his coffee spilled. “I knew it had to happen sooner or later! Wait till the guys hear about this. What’s her name?”
    â€œDr. Duncan.”
    â€œThat has a nice ring. Where did this encounter happen?”
    â€œAt the university. She was coming out of her office and we...collided.”
    Cy chuckled. “I can relate and haven’t been the same since. What were you doing there?”
    â€œI needed to find an expert in Chinese to help me on my new case.”
    His brows lifted. “She teaches Chinese?”
    â€œYup. She went to the morgue with me to identify the writing on some fabric.” He pulled an evidence bag from his pocket that held the samples of embroidered silk and lace. “You’re looking at some swatches that are going to crack it.”
    â€œSo the morgue was your first date?”
    â€œNope. We had breakfast at the Magnolia Café first.”
    â€œYou’re a dark horse, you know that?” His friend rolled his eyes. “So she’s a knockout and she speaks Chinese. There’s only one more important question to ask. Does she ride?”
    Luckey burst into laughter. “She lives on her family’s ranch, so I’m assuming as much.”
    â€œThree out of three. Now you’ve got my attention.” Cy walked back to his chair and sat down. “All right. I want you to start over and don’t leave anything out.”
    â€œJust remember, I have no idea how she feels about me.”
    No sooner had he spoken than his cell phone rang. Luckey pulled it out of his pocket and checked the caller ID. He couldn’t believe it. Needing privacy, Luckey got up from the chair and walked out into the hall. He clicked on. “Ally?”
    â€œHi. Forgive me for bothering you when I know how busy you are, but I need to discuss something really important with you. Can we meet again?”
    His heart thundered in his chest. “Where are you?”
    â€œI’m home, but I’d be glad to drive to your office if you’re there.”
    â€œHow soon can you get here?”
    â€œI’ll leave the house now. What’s the address?”
    He gave her the information. “I’m on the second floor when you come up the stairs. Third door on the left.”
    â€œThank you. I’ll be there shortly.”
    After hanging up, he walked back into Cy’s office.
    â€œWas that who I think it was?”
    Luckey took a deep breath. “Yes. She’s on her way here to discuss something important about the case.”
    Cy was all smiles as he cleaned up the coffee spill. “Sure she is. What was it you said? Something like ‘I don’t know how she feels about me’? She’s doing both of us a favor, because I want to get a good look at her.”
    Luckey shook his head. “She sounded serious.”
    â€œWhile you wait for her, tell me why you need a Chinese expert.”
    â€œIt’s a female trafficking case involving a Chinese victim.”
    For the next little while, he told him what