Page 14 of The Search

“You like her too. She’s not the easiest kid to get to know.”

“She may look like a kid, but she’s more grown-up than most adults. That’s what happens when you’re raised in foster homes and on the streets.” She nibbled at her lower lip. “She’s right, isn’t she? Having her here is going to be a strain on Eve and Joe.”

“Probably. It seems Jane has good instincts.” He was studying her face. “What are you thinking?”

“None of your business.” They had reached the porch of the cottage. “Are you leaving now?”

“Not yet. I thought I’d leave for the airport after lunch. You’re on the three o’clock flight, aren’t you?”

“How do you know that?”

“Eve told me on the phone. She said they picked you up at the airport. Could I give you a lift?”

“Joe’s going to drive me.”

“But shouldn’t he stay with Eve? It won’t hurt you to occupy the same car with me. It’s only an hour’s drive.”

It wouldn’t hurt her, but she didn’t want any favors from him.

It was as if he’d read her mind. “I’m not doing you any favors, Sarah. Considering your opinion of me, you should know better.”

No, she could see Logan doing favors for Eve but not for her. Why should he? She didn’t know why he had made the attempt to bridge the gulf between them, but it wasn’t because he regretted what he had done. Logan never looked back after he had made a decision.

“Eve needs Joe right now,” Logan said. “We both know it.”

“And does that sting, Logan?”

“Would you feel sorry for me if it did?”

“Hell, no.”

“I didn’t think so. So do I take you to the airport?”

She shrugged. “Okay. I should leave by one.”

He nodded. “I’ll be ready. But shouldn’t you be there earlier to board Monty in the cargo?”

“Monty always travels in the cabin with me.”

“I thought only small animals or dogs for the blind were permitted in the cabin.”

“He has special ATF clearance.”

He smiled. “And if he didn’t, you’d probably insist on traveling in the baggage with him.”

“You’ve got it.” Sarah opened the front door. “I’m going to start making sandwiches and coffee. There’s Reverend Watson coming down the path. Why don’t you make yourself useful, say something charming and send him on his way?”

“I’m surprised you think I’m capable of being charming.”

Oh, he had never tried it on her, but she had seen him work that charisma. It was probably one of the more potent weapons in his arsenal. “Why should it surprise you?” As she entered the cottage, she glanced at him over her shoulder. “I understand that most of Germany’s population thought Hitler was charming.”

“Thanks for coming, Sarah.” Eve sat down in the porch swing and looked out at the lake. “I know you’re tired. But it meant a lot for me to have you here.”

“Don’t be silly. I wanted to come.”

“I think Bonnie would have liked you to be here. After all, you did find her.”

“We were lucky.”