A Liberating Love (Keepers of the Light Book 3) by Marlene Bierworth

Author:Marlene Bierworth [Bierworth, Marlene]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2020-01-20T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

Follow the Clues

At ten minutes before the hour, Troy rushed in. He slammed the door shut and hurried to Bethany’s desk. “Can’t fill you in now. Talking to Christopher Bascall will not get us the information we need, but following him home might. I think our answers are there.”

“But the man hates people. Probably shoot us as soon as we set foot on his land.”

“The perks of being a lawman. He won’t shoot me, and the damage will be done. We’ll have discovered his lair.” He leaned over and kissed her quickly on the mouth. “Are you up for this?”

“With you, I feel I can accomplish anything.”

“Keep that thought. Now race home, get a warm jacket and good hiking shoes; maybe a hat with screening to cover your face and neck, too. The bugs will be on the attack in the forest this time of year.” He turned back toward the door. “Maybe give Ms. Fletcher the heads up that you’ll be very late. I’ll meet you where the road forks north toward Puffin Point. And stay out of sight.”

Bethany locked the office door then raced homeward, taking shortcuts through yards and arriving at her back door within ten minutes. Inside, she gathered what she needed and started for the door. Finding a piece of paper, she scratched a quick note.

Ms. Fletcher. I am with Troy on an important errand and will be late. Do not worry. He will keep me safe. Remember, I am 18 years old and quite capable of handling myself.

Where the road ended, and the trail headed upwards in a northerly direction, Bethany shimmied into the dense foliage. Leaning against a tree, she hugged her legs and wondered who would pass by first; Christopher Bascall or Troy.

After a few moments wait, Bethany heard footsteps approaching – one set. She’d be safe in assuming it was not a man saddled with supplies. Peeking out she saw Troy and called out to him. “I’m snuggled in here.”

He joined Bethany on the ground. “The man is loading a cart. He has a brute of a horse to pull his load up the hill.”

“And since you never brought us a ride, I assume exercise is on the agenda again?”

“This hill is one you’ll wish you never tackled, woman. If it gets too much, I’ll go on alone,” said Troy.

“Thank you, gallant sir, but I’m sure I can keep up.”

“You are one adventurous lady with nerves of steel. Dare I say, an excellent choice for the wife of a lawman.”

“You may say what you like, but that doesn’t make it so.”

“Cool as a cucumber. I like it,” said Troy.

Bethany leaned in and kissed his cheek. How could she hope to build a case in her heart against such a man? No woman in her right mind would even want to. “I like you, very much, Troy Spencer. Now tell me what you overheard in the café before our man shows up.”

“It appears the retired lighthouse keeper is related to your Jane Fletcher.

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