Chapter Fifteen
She figured the property had to be at least two acres. The impressive wood front door was carved with a bear, and the wood columns to either side stood at least two stories. It was the kind of entrance that made a statement as the bell chimed from inside.
There was something about the detective. She’d never for one moment thought he lacked courage, but for the first time she wondered whether he could think as quickly on his feet as she hoped he could.
“You ready for this?” she said.
He just glanced down to her, shook his head, and shrugged, which she took to mean that words wouldn’t be forthcoming. She listened to the clang of the bell again and heard the door being unlocked before it was pulled open.
The man inside had light hair and was likely a few years older than
