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Chapter Sixteen
A Theft
Keelan Grey was a distraction.
It would be best for Landon if he could push her out of his mind entirely. He had business to attend to in Charleston, the outcome of which could affect the lives of other folks in a most drastic manner.
A wide, damp band of sweat crept around the rim and up the sides of his hat. He wiped his brow again. He’d rented storage space from Jared Grey and wasted no time arranging the transfer of the Seeker’s cargo. To avoid working long in the heat, they started moving it before sunrise. The last few loads departed the docks, just as the sun rose high enough to add more uncomfortable warmth to the humidity. He was ready to head to a nearby tavern to enjoy a mug of coffee and a small feast with Conal.
He reined his horse down the str
