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She shook her head. “I want to talk to her and Joe at the airport. They might decide to get right back on a plane.”

“And if they don’t, you’ll bring them here?”

“No, I’ll send them. As you pointed out, there’s not much room here.”

“Logan’s going to be right on your heels.”

“I’m not trying to run away from him. He can come with me if he likes. I’m going to have to go after him to pick up Monty anyway.”

“I’m sure he’ll be grateful.”

He wouldn’t be grateful. He’d be impatient and probably angry that she had taken the initiative.

Eve set down the phone after making her flight reservations and crossed over to the window to look out at the lake.

Joe was strolling along the bank with Jane at his side. He was looking down at her, listening intently to something she was saying. It was a bittersweet fact that Jane had grown closer to Joe since Bonnie had been found. But the slight estrangement might be for the best. Eve would overcome the problem with Jane and then they would be a true family.

Perhaps as soon as she got back from Phoenix the three of them would take a little trip together. In a vacation atmosphere Jane might talk more readily to her and they could get misconceptions ironed out.

After Phoenix. What was happening to Sarah and why was Logan with her?

Something bad is coming.

Her gaze lifted to the hill across the lake. “I hope not, baby. I hope not.”

14

Sarah and Logan met Eve at the Phoenix airport that evening. Joe Quinn was not with her.

Eve held up her hand when Sarah opened her mouth to protest. “Jane is disturbed enough. I didn’t want to take Joe away from her.”

“Do you have luggage?” Logan asked.

Eve shook her head as she knelt to pet Monty. “I hoped I wouldn’t need more than my carry-on.” She looked at Sarah. “Will I?”

“I don’t think so.” Sarah frowned. “I wanted you to bring Joe. Did you tell him—”

“I told him you needed me to wolf-sit.” She smiled as she rose to her feet. “After all, that’s all I know. Right?” She started for the exit. “He didn’t like the wolf bit, but he would really have been worried if I’d told him you wanted me to have a bodyguard. Joe’s a little protective.”

Logan snorted. “A little?”

“Maybe more than a little. That’s not a bad thing.” She glanced at Logan. “You’re pretty protective yourself. I’m surprised you let Sarah get into a mess that—”

“I had no choice.” Logan took her carry-on. “But she has one right now, and if you can talk her out of going to Dodsworth, I’ll put you both on a plane to Atlanta.”

“Dodsworth?”

“I’m not going to Atlanta.” Sarah looked him in the eye. “And it’s a dirty trick to try to use Eve to change my mind.”

“Not nearly as dirty as what you’re going to find at Dodsworth.”

Eve said, “It would be nice if you’d let me know what’s going on.”

“I will.” Logan swung open the door of Sarah’s jeep. “I’m dropping Sarah off at the Phoenix house and I’ll drive you to the cabin. There will be plenty of time to fill you in on the way.”

“I’ll drive her,” Sarah said. “I brought her here. I should be the one to explain what’s happening.”

“Too bad. Joe’s not here to ride shotgun, so I take over,” Logan said. “And I want you under lock and key until I get back.” His lips twisted. “You’re the one who wanted to stay on top of Bassett. Maybe you can push him to finish a little faster.”