Chapter 30
“Granddaughter, if you have a moment....”
I froze in the darkness, fingers on the tank of the snowmobile I’d found along with five others in the basement. The debt had spurred me into immediate action, and I’d rightly guessed that my grandmother wouldn’t bury her mansion under three feet of snow if she didn’t have ground transportation at the ready. What I hadn’t guessed was that she’d be able to find me so quickly when I slipped my leash and began exploring the residence on my own.
“Yes, Sobo?” I backed away from the vehicle and into the light of the hallway, mind buzzing through possible explanations for lurking down here in the darkness. What could I possibly say I’d been looking for other than an easy way out of her clutches? Usually adept at making up stories, I was curr
