Page 108 of Rangers Last Promise

“When was this?”

“Yesterday.”

My attention sharpens.

“What time?”

Mrs. Grady looks at me.

“Who are you?”

“Colin Shaw.”

“That doesn't answer my question.”

Despite everything, Mara makes a choking sound beside me.

I try again.

“I’m a friend of Mara’s.”

Her head snaps toward me.

Mrs. Grady looks between us.

“A friend.”

“Yes.”

“What kind?”

Mara steps forward.

“The kind who's leaving Eagle River as soon as this is over.”

Something unpleasant settles in my chest.

Mrs. Grady studies me.

Then Mara.

Then me again.

“I don't think so.”

Mara stares at her.

“Excuse me?”

“I've been married three times. I know that look.”

“What look?”

“The one he's giving you.”

I immediately look away.

Mara's face turns red.