Chapter 24
Darren walked across the station parking lot on the way back to his car. A biting wind blew straight into his face. The blink of fall in Alaska was almost over. The white line of snow on the mountains across the bay got lower every morning. He expected snow to fly at sea level any day now and wouldn’t be surprised if Diamond Creek woke to a thin layer of snow after this evening. He kept his head down and swiftly climbed into his truck. The cessation of wind was so welcome, he sighed in relief. The wind whistled around his truck, but the cab was still and quiet.
His phone buzzed. He shifted to tug it out of his pocket. Risa’s name flashed on the screen. He hit silent and set it on the dashboard. He hadn’t spoken to her since he’d stopped by the gallery yesterday. She’d left him
