When You're Close by Blake Pierce

Author:Blake Pierce [Pierce, Blake]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Blake Pierce
Published: 2023-10-16T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

Finn was deep in thought as the car rumbled along the single track roads of Huldra Island. The car ride was filled with a tense silence as the moors stretched out around them. Kirsty's car hummed, providing a gentle comfort amid the looming uncertainty. The western side of the island held an untouched beauty, the vast stretches of moorland, the hills rolling into the distance, and the sea's whispers hinting at untold mysteries.

Out beyond that was the deep blue. Finn stared towards it, knowing that thousands of miles away in the vastness of it all, his homeland sat. For a moment, he felt a real pang of homesickness. He thought of his job with the FBI at Quantico, he thought about his friends, most of all, he thought about his life in America, and how with his relationship with Demi and the investigation into his handling of a hostage situation looming, it was all built on shifting sands.

"There it is," Kirsty's voice broke the silence, pointing towards a distant structure nestled in a secluded nook.

Old Miller's Cottage looked like something straight out of a historical novel. Its stone walls bore the marks of time, testifying to years of relentless winds and sea sprays. Its thatched roof seemed ancient, but still functional. But what caught Amelia's eye was the smoke spiraling from the chimney.

"Looks like someone's home," she observed.

Kirsty took a deep breath. "I've had a few run-ins with McGregor in the past," she began, her eyes on the winding path ahead. "He can be... fiery. Not one to take lightly. But for some reason, he seems to have a soft spot for me. I can go talk with him if you like?"

Finn arched an eyebrow. "Might be good to have you with us then," he said, the corners of his mouth twitching into a half-smile. "An ace up our sleeve." Finn was now formulating some new ideas in his mind.

Amelia nodded in agreement. "It's settled then. All three of us approach together. We'll see if McGregor is more amenable with a familiar face around. It's not like we're turning up to put him in cuffs."

Kirsty parked the car a reasonable distance from the cottage. The trio alighted, the scent of burning wood and sea salt greeting them. As they neared the entrance, the old oak door loomed, its history evident in the weathered wood and rusted ironwork. Each step towards it felt weighted, every sound magnified in the stillness around them.

Just before reaching out to knock, Finn exchanged a glance with Amelia, the air thick with anticipation. Beside them, Kirsty took a steadying breath, and Finn could feel her anxiety building.

The sound of Finn's knock echoed briefly before being swallowed by the vast expanse around them. Silence returned, save for the distant call of seabirds and the soft rustle of wind-blown grass.

Kirsty took a step forward, her voice carrying with a note of authority, "McGregor! It's Kirsty! Open up!"

Still, there was no response, no movement from within. The silence was almost oppressive, making Finn's skin prickle with unease.

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