15 THE MEETING
LIGHT SNOWFALL ON THE ridge made that spot seem like a peaceful, winter refuge. However, it’s tranquil surroundings were a facade. Walter had been fidgeting, restlessly the night before. And, for a good reason. He was frightened to death that those people would return to finish him off.
They failed the last time. Roger and his buddies were there to assure they didn’t get another opportunity. Plus, he wanted to make them hurt for what they did to his leg. Though, he didn’t get the worst of it. Walter’s wound could have easily been fatal. The shot penetrated the artery in his left arm, and he would’ve bled out if Kate hadn’t stopped the bleeding.
As the boys sat around the cabin playing cards, Roger’s mind was deep in thought. He remembered what his wife had told him. She
