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“And good day to you, too, fine sir.”
“Why are you calling?”
“Straight to the point, as usual.” He chuckled. “Missing someone?”
“Did you have something to do with their insubordination?”
“Do you really think I’d do anything to upset the great and noble Continental Alliance?”
No. The FBI Agent was smarter than that. He’d know that their reach extended far enough to cause him considerable harm. “Go on.”
“They called me. Your packages have been secured. You can pick them up at the location I’ll text you. I’m sure your bride will be thrilled when you show up to collect her and her friend.”
Chapter Twenty-Nine
Billylookedupfromthe stack of paperwork when Sam walked into the park office.
“Morning.”
“Good morning, Sam. You’re bright and early.”
“I’m five minutes late.”
“I expected you to be later after your shindig last night.”
“That was quite the event, let me tell you.” She frowned. “I’m convinced something is hinky over there.”
“Yeah? What did your friend with the state police find out?”
“He didn’t have too much to say last night. The state police was sending a helicopter to do a thermal imaging sweep. I’m sure if they learned anything substantive, he would’ve called.”
“What was your impression?”
“I think they’re holding Emmaline and Cate there, and they might’ve escaped last night, but I can’t be certain.”
“What makes you think that?”
“Alarms went off. Mason Kennedy was acting odd. Blood.”
“Blood?”
“Not enough to be a serious concern, but Gavin managed to grab a swab of it for Wade to get tested. If it’s a match to Cate or Emmaline they’ll have probable cause for a warrant.”
“I hate the thought of either of them out there bleeding, but a warrant would be good.”
“Yeah. It’ll allow them to kick down some doors and look behind walls since they won’t have to worry about being polite.”
“Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that.”
“It might. This Mason fellow seems like a snake. All smooth charm, but you can sense the insincerity just under the surface. He’s not a good guy.”
“I believe it.” He stood. “Ready to get to work? Dispatch wants someone to check a disturbance near Adams Falls. Something about hooligans and marijuana.”
“Teenagers smoking pot. I’ll put a stop to it.” She gave him a mock salute and headed out the way she’d come in.
When she arrived at Adams Falls, her spine tingled. The air did have the lingering odor of weed, but there was nobody around. The stairs down to the falls were slick from an early morning shower. When she neared the base, her foot slipped and hands reached out to steady her. “Thanks.” Her eyes collided with those of Mason Kennedy.
“Funny us running into each other again so soon, Ms. Rollins.”
