Chapter 15
By the time the barn doors jerked, squealed, and rolled open several hours later, all evidence of their thin breakfast was hidden under the checkout counter along with the system monitor panel. Bill and Rita Hicks strolled in as the small bit of heat generated by so many bodies floated out.
“Glad to see you settling in,” Bill said, his gaze moving slowly over the group. “Happy to say most of your men are doing the same. I understand you’d like the heat turned on in here.”
Haga walked up behind him, staring at Iris with a half smile. Dale stayed a few paces behind her, face red and stony. Iris knew she wasn’t the only one who noticed three guards outside, Matt’s smug face among them, making sure their rifles were visible.
“Heat would help, sure,” Mrs. Williams said. “So would
