Kindling by Agnes H. Hagadus

Author:Agnes H. Hagadus [Hagadus, Agnes H.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B07CMDMGXX
Published: 2018-04-22T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 11

The police were useless. It wasn’t because they didn’t care. In fact, Sam had found the detective sent to investigate once again quite charming. The expression on his face when she had introduced her wife had been priceless.

Sam had actually felt sorry for the man. He wanted to do more but was handicapped by laws and his superiors. Luckily, Sam had never had to deal with that. Even in the early years, no one iced her out when it was known she was a lesbian.

It was time. Sam hated to be the bearer of bad news, but she needed to make certain everyone staying at the bed and breakfast knew exactly what the dangers were outside the bed and breakfast walls.

It meant an uncomfortable dinner with everyone. Sam had taken the time to privately inform Thelma and Jessie what was transpiring. Of course, her mother had insisted on knowing. Jarod was also let in on everything happening. Reluctantly, Melissa was watching out for her granddaughter.

“I’m sorry for making everyone nervous.” Sam sat at the head of the table. Abby was at her right, fittingly. Jarod stood behind her, again fittingly. “And I’m sorry this fine establishment and amazing owners are being targeted.”

Dallas was not one to hold her tongue. She knew Geraldine, Allison and Lucy would. While they were fighters of sorts, they were not like the truckdriver. “We all know about the picketing by the so-called Christians. We’ve all chosen to remain.”

As Dallas remained studying the raven-haired delight, she realized something. She should have realized it merely by the words Sam chose. But Dallas had been focused on what they already knew. “Things have taken a turn for the worse.”

Sam wasn’t about to mince words or withhold any punches. “I’ve already spoken to the local police about everything. This afternoon, things took a dangerous turn. I was shot at after discovering a rainbow-colored cross in flames in the driveway.”

The former detective allowed the words to hopefully sink in before proceeding. It was crystal clear Dallas wasn’t the only one of the boarders who was only mildly phased by the revelation.

Jackeline had seen so much. Sam’s mother had confided in her some of the things her friend had endured in Atlanta. Sam was in awe of the strength and fight Jackeline had. Of course, merely being the person she was born to be had instilled that.

“There are signs this has been in the planning for months. Someone has been on the property for at least the duration of the renovation of the bed and breakfast.” Sam could see how upset Geraldine, Allison and Lucy were becoming.

It was time for a change. Abby rose from her seat. “You are all strong, young women. I’ve been where you are. Unfortunately, more times than I can count. I was lucky to have Sam fighting for me. You do as well.” She glanced at her father-in-law. “And of course Jarod.” She winked, hoping it would ease the mounting tension.

Thelma was sick to her stomach.

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