“There was a camera placed in the crown molding in the dining room.”
“A camera?” At my house?
“A small one.”
I blink, trying to think what all I did in that room when I was alone. I know I changed my clothes a few times. Ugh. I sang and danced. A lot.
Don’t think about it.
It’s not important.
Ah, hell. I’ve got to ask. “He was watching me?”
“I believe he was, yes.”
“Could he hear me?”
“I’m guessing he could.”
“It’s why he claimed Bella told him about you. Bella would never tell anyone my secrets….”
Chase reaches out and takes my hand in his, giving it a squeeze. “Call the sheriff. Let’s get that inside and safely tucked away.”
“Fine.”
Finn picks up the phone on the first ring. “Finn? It’s Lou.” I press the button for the speaker so Chase can hear too.
“Lou, can I give you a call back? I’m in the middle of something.”
“But my dad isn’t—”
And then the phone goes dead.
Turning to face Chase, fear starts to creep beneath my skin. “I think we’ve got a problem.”
I think of my beloved Zodiac Hills, my dad and then— “Bella.” Turning to Chase, I say, “We need to get back to town. I can’t just sit here and do nothing. What if Bill does something crazy?” I press Bella’s number. She picks up. “Hey, Lou Lou.”
“Where are you?”
“I’m with Mom and Kip.”
Dad.Thank goodness.
Wait, my dad is with Bella and Mom?
“We’re on our way home from Omaha. We saw the specialist. Good news—”
I don’t have time to hear the rest. I’ve got to keep her from getting any closer to town. “Donotgo home. Turn around and head back the way you came.” I have to think for a moment. “Or come to Excelsior. Head to Excelsior.”
“But—”
“Bella. If you love me. Just do it.”
“Okay. Sure. I need to stop at the bakery for a sec.”
“No!” I yell into the phone. “Do not stop at the bakery.”
“I’m almost there.”
