Chapter Twenty-One
I breathlessly gave Burton the lowdown and hung up. After a moment’s hesitation, I called Wilson, too. He listened intently and curtly said, “On my way,” before I’d even had the chance to finish what I was saying.
I grinned shakily at Linus and said, “I’m so grateful that you’re here that I won’t even ask what you’re doing here.”
Linus, looking a little shaky himself, gave me a small smile. “I thought I’d just walk by with Ivy while I was taking her on her last walk of the day. I knew no one would be here, but the library is my favorite place. I saw lights and could see you inside, and there were cars out in the parking lot that I didn’t recognize. I thought maybe you were having trouble with one or more of the patrons.”
We looked at Grace and Kyle, who were both sti
