June’s POV
Hank slowly scooted back in his chair, nodding his head. “I’ll be outside out there if you need me, June. I still have a job to do for you.” He tried to pat my shoulder as he passed me, making me flinch slightly and causing him to stop. “Just… I’m sorry I had to do it. Just know there wasn’t really any choice for me.”
He left out the door, and moments later I could hear his horse whinny as he took off.
“Poor Todd..” I finally said to the empty room, figuring that was the person he had killed. His mom was going to be devastated for sure. He was the middle of three boys and best friends with Ben; a childhood friend. I laid my head against the table, letting a sob escape my mouth.
Poor Todd, poor Ben for losing his forge, poor town for being in danger… and poor me. I said it al
