Chapter 12Nico raised his head on hearing the drone of an engine.
“I think they’re here,” he warned. Jamie came up beside him and slipped his hand in Nico’s just as the vehicle came to a stop in front of the cabin. Doors slammed and boots crunched on the snow, then climbed the steps onto the porch. Jamie drew a quick breath and Nico squeezed his hand reassuringly as the door opened and John and his son Andy came inside on a gust of icy wind.
John quickly shut the door and stripped off jacket and hat and the rest of his outdoor gear. He flicked them a glance as he knelt and helped Andy with his boots. “Thought I’d find you here.”
“We’re worried about you,” Jamie said and went over to help Andy with his coat.
Nico watched the child’s face light up when he saw Jamie. “Are we painting toda
