Vanish by Lynn Shannon

Author:Lynn Shannon [Shannon, Lynn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-12-06T06:00:00+00:00

Seven

Janet was in dangerous territory.

The warmth of Todd’s lips, the gentleness of his touch, seared into her. The birds chirping in the trees, the rustle of the wind scattering the dried leaves, the horrible memory of the attack all melted away. In his arms emotions ruled, and there wasn’t room for anything else.

She needed to tread lightly. Her feelings for Todd went far deeper than she’d allowed herself to admit. But he was leaving Sweetgrass, and if she wasn’t careful, he was going to take her heart with him.

A branch broke in the woods behind Todd, and a flash of blue ducked behind a bush. She stiffened, any sense of momentary security fleeing.

“Buck,” she whispered.

Todd peered into the woods before pushing her toward the vehicle. “Let’s go.”

He didn’t have to tell her twice. Buck spying on them was beyond creepy. Todd’s truck rumbled to life, and Janet let out a sigh of relief when her house came into view.

“Is it possible Buck’s involved in Valerie’s disappearance?” Todd asked, as he shut off the engine. “He showed up in town right after Valerie went missing, he’s guarding the property like he’s got something to hide, and he’s watching us. It’s weird.”

“I don’t see how. Buck and the Maxwells don’t get along at all. I can’t see them working together.”

“Maybe we’re making the wrong assumption and the Maxwells aren’t involved at all.”

“But Buck doesn’t have a connection to Valerie.”

“How do you know?” he asked. “How much do you really know about him and where he’s been in the last few years? Houston isn’t far from Sweetgrass. It’s conceivable Buck and Valerie could’ve crossed paths.”

Goose bumps pebbled across her arms, and she hugged herself. “That’s true.”

“Valerie could be on the Bertrands’ property.”

Her throat clogged as the memory of the attacker covering her mouth swelled. The cab of the truck closed in. Her hand shook as she fumbled with the door handle before clambering out.

What was happening to Valerie right now? Had she been hurt when the SUV hit her? What about afterward?

Todd came around the vehicle. “I’m sorry. I have the sensitivity of a two-by-four.”

“No, you didn’t say anything I wasn’t already thinking. It’s just horrific. All of it. I feel so helpless.”

“Would prayer help?”

She let out a breath, and tears burned the back of her eyes. “Yes, it would.”

They joined hands, bowed their heads, and Janet poured all of the mixed emotions into her prayer. The weight crushing her shoulders lifted. Valerie was in God’s hands. It didn’t mean Janet would stop trying to find her or pushing law enforcement to help, but there was only so much she could control. The rest she had to give to the Lord.

After the prayer was done, she hugged Todd. “Thank you. I needed the reminder.”

Arms wrapped around each other’s waists, they walked to the house. Janet opened the door and silence greeted her.

“Callie?” Her heart skipped a beat, and she took several steps into the living room. The dog bed was empty. The curtains in the living room fluttered.

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