Alaskan Avalanche Escape by Darlene L. Turner

Author:Darlene L. Turner
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2022-11-15T23:54:47+00:00

ELEVEN

Bryson studied his coworkers’ faces after the skier’s claim of murder. Faith’s open mouth gave away her shock, while Ramsay’s flattened lips revealed another story. Was he angry because of the senseless man-made avalanche or because he was involved and wanted to keep whatever evil deed happening in their mountains a secret? Either way, Bryson wanted to see this cave without their prying eyes. He had to get them off the mountain.

Forty minutes later, after the coroner removed the body, Bryson approached his coworker. “Chris, can you and Faith take the skier back to the chalet and get him checked out?”

“What are you going to do?” Ramsay straightened his arms at his side.

His reaction told Bryson it wouldn’t be easy to get around the man’s suspicions. “Jayla and I will ensure the area is safe. Make sure no other victims were buried.” He left out the part about exploring the cave. Would he buy it?

Ramsay shifted his eyes to stare at Jayla before turning back to Bryson, inching closer. “You have a crush on her, don’t you?”

That’s where he went? Well, Bryson could admit that he admired the mountain survivalist, but right now, finding those responsible for another avalanche was his number one priority. “I need her and Herc’s expertise. Please make sure no one else comes up the mountain until we know more. Got it?”

“What are you hiding?” Ramsay poked him in the chest. “You still suspect someone sabotaged the mountain? The skier is wrong. His fiancée’s death has him imagining what really happened.”

Or you want us to think that.

“Perhaps.” Bryson stepped back into his skis. “But remember, someone shot at us earlier. Something’s fishy, and I just want to make sure.”

“Don’t come up with more conspiracy ideas. You know Thamesford wouldn’t like you interfering in something that doesn’t exist and putting our station at risk.” He walked over to Faith and the male skier. “Let’s head out.”

What? Had his leader told Ramsay about Bryson looking into the avalanches? Mistrust once again prickled the back of Bryson’s neck.

Jayla skied up to Bryson’s location. “What was that about?”

“Not entirely sure. I don’t trust Ramsay. Something’s off with him.” Bryson looped his pole straps around his wrists. “Let’s go look for this supposed cave. Hard to say if we’ll find anything, since the skier said they set off dynamite.”

“I’ll follow you.” She turned to her dog. “Hercules, come.”

After searching for thirty minutes, Bryson stopped near a group of spruce trees and waited for Jayla.

She skied up to him and lowered her goggles. “Ready to give up?”

“Is Hercules trained in detecting explosives?” he asked.

“No. Just search and rescue, plus some protective skills I trained him on.” Jayla rubbed the K-9’s back. “You were hoping he’d smell the dynamite?”

Bryson took off his helmet and scratched the top of his head. “Yes. I want to find that cave. I believe the skier. It has to be around here somewhere. What are we missing?”

“Listen, I know you’re frustrated. Maybe we should call it a day.

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