Ruby's Gamble: De Wolfe Pack Connected World by Lana Williams & Wolfebane Publishing Inc

Author:Lana Williams & Wolfebane Publishing Inc.
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Romance, Victorian, Fiction
Publisher: Wolfebane Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2019-03-27T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

LATE THE FOLLOWING afternoon, Ruby hurried toward the docks in search of Gideon. Saturday was her short day, so she’d finished work mid-afternoon.

Fog clung to the river as if reluctant to let go, limiting visibility. Its fingers stretched amongst the anchored ships, hiding all but the masts and riggings. The eerie sight made her shiver. She tightened her cloak and quickened her step. Her unease calmed when she neared the docks and caught sight of the dockers scurrying about, their shouts muffled by the mist.

The spec sheet she’d taken from the printing shop was tucked in her pocket. She was anxious to share it and Mr. Pike’s name with Gideon. She kept a wary eye for Douglas, hoping to avoid an argument. He wouldn’t be pleased if he knew what she was about. But with luck, he wouldn’t know.

She’d asked him to sever ties with Will after he’d wanted to dump Gideon in the river. From what she’d heard, he now embraced the life of a thug, willing to step on the wrong side of the law when he deemed it necessary. Douglas rarely took her advice, so she doubted he’d done as she asked. He’d come home late and left early the past few days, only saying work was busy. She hoped that was the truth.

She’d seen him briefly this morning when he’d mentioned that he and Gideon planned to continue checking the ships today. But which ones? Did that mean they’d be together? Between the numerous workers and limited visibility, she feared she wouldn’t be able to locate Gideon.

In addition to the information she had to share, she wanted to thank him for sending his doctor to see her father. The man had been patient, helpful, and thorough. Whether it was hope of improved health or the new bottles of medicine, Father had been in much better spirits and had certainly coughed less frequently. Color had returned to his cheeks as well, and his appetite had improved, though that might be due in part to the second basket of food Gideon had sent. Gideon had done so much for their family that now she felt as if she were in his debt.

She studied the nearest ship and searched the deck for his tall form but didn’t see him anywhere. Shouts sounded from the river bank a short distance away. She turned to see what caused the commotion and spotted Gideon striding toward the men only to disappear down the bank. How odd.

She changed course and left the dock to follow him. Several men were gathered around something on the shore. Gideon directed them to move the object farther up the bank out of the water’s reach.

She halted with a gasp. Dear heavens, they’d found a body.

Though there was always talk of all manner of things being dragged from the river, she’d never witnessed a body pulled from its depths. Her feet carried her forward as if they had a mind of their own.

Gideon knelt beside the person, his expression grim as he examined the body.

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