Chapter 20
Grant was alive with the day’s adventure, but Merrick felt differently. Today could’ve been the day. Instead of safely on the plane, Merrick could’ve been sitting in jail. And worse, Grant would’ve been there, too. Even if Merrick did get part of this supposed treasure, would it be enough that he could escape being wanted and have a normal life with Grant?
That seemed impossible. He’d always be looking over his shoulder and always afraid Grant would share in his fate. He couldn’t do that to Grant. It didn’t matter how he felt about him, he’d done the right thing months ago when he’d told Grant they couldn’t be together. Grant had cried that day; this time was going to hurt so much worse.
The plane rocked to the side, then straightened out as the landing strip came into sight.
