Cold Pursuit (2019 Reissue) by Carla Neggers

Author:Carla Neggers
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: MIRA Books
Published: 2008-11-15T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

Jo hooked Devin’s daypack on one shoulder as Kyle Rigby veered off toward the map sign. He’d parked at the lodge and walked over to the east trailhead, where Nora had left her car. As far as Jo could tell, he was killing time and just waiting for Nora to turn up on her own. He could collect his check from Thomas and go home. She’d run into him on her way back from the falls. She’d found Devin’s pack in the trees where he’d slipped, and decided to skip checking the campsite. There was no point. Nora would be on her way by now. Instead, Jo had taken the shortcut trail down from the falls. It ended in a quiet lane, where she’d discovered Devin’s truck, which explained both his and Elijah’s presence at the falls. The lane was almost a mile down the ridge road, but an easy, reasonably level walk back to the lodge.

As she approached the shop, Jo noticed Hannah Shay standing toe-to-toe with A.J. and Elijah, her arms crossed on her chest as she spoke to them in her steady, determined manner. “I’m not afraid of you Camerons,” she said. “I never have been. If you have any complaints about Devin, you can call the police and tell them. I believe in my brother.”

A.J. was impassive. “Go home, Hannah.”

She didn’t back down. “Devin isn’t obsessed with Nora Asher, and he didn’t cause your father’s death. That was a horrible tragedy, and I’m sorry. Devin actually did you all a favor by finding him.” Her control faltered slightly. “And he doesn’t steal. We grew up poor, but that didn’t turn us into criminals.”

But A.J. was just as tightly controlled as she was and looked at her in that uncompromising way he had. “Money’s missing from the café, isn’t it?”

Hannah dropped her arms to her sides. “That’s none of your business, A.J.”

“Come on,” Elijah said gently, easing in between her and his older brother. “I’ll walk you back to your car.”

“I’m perfectly capable of walking back on my own.”

He raised his eyebrows. “Prickly, Hannah.”

“I’m sorry.” She drew in a breath and spoke directly to Elijah, ignoring A.J. “I believe in my brother. Period. There’s nothing else to say.”

Elijah started to speak, but Hannah spun around and headed back toward her car.

Jo jumped in front of the Cameron brothers before either one could move. “Let me talk to her, okay?”

“I’ll be at the lodge,” A.J. said tightly. “Elijah?”

He didn’t respond immediately, then gave a curt nod and joined A.J.

Jo caught up with Hannah at the edge of the parking lot. “Hannah,” she said, “have you talked with Devin?”

“Are you asking as a friend, Jo, or are you going to show me your badge?”

“I’m sorry I was hard on you last night,” Jo said simply.

“I can take it.” But she softened slightly. “I’ve left a couple of messages on Devin’s cell phone. I don’t know if he’s gotten them. I haven’t heard from him. Elijah said he wasn’t hurt badly.

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