Within seconds of exiting the cottage, Vince and Melanie’s hair was plastered to their skulls. If he’d had another minute he’d have got her into a thick jacket. All they could do was run toward Apple’s paddock.
Get to the driveway.
Get to the driveway.Reach Lyndall’s house.
Reach Lyndall’s house.Borrow the rifle he knew Lyndall kept locked away.
Borrow the rifle he knew Lyndall kept locked away.Leave Melanie safe with her.
Leave Melanie safe with her.Find whoever was after them.
Find whoever was after them.Stop them.
Stop them.He’d left both the gates open after taking Apple to Lyndall’s and collecting Melanie. They sprinted through the first gate into the paddock, Melanie’s hand slipping from the rain. He had to hold tightly so she didn’t fall at the pace he’d set. She didn’t compl
