Chapter 26Jason excused himself early from the visit with her father.
“You two deserve some alone time,” he said as he backed toward the doorway. “And I’ve got stuff I’d like to get done before sunset.”
Flanna knew that was a lie. Though it was mid-afternoon, they had already gone and exchanged his rental for another, and with Romm dead, Jason had little other purpose in Birley. She was actually disappointed that he was leaving; while they hadn’t reached their earlier levels of closeness, relations had definitely been easier.
Her father spoke before she could stop Jason. “We’ll see you tomorrow then,” he said with a warm smile.
Jason nodded, but as he turned the door handle, his eyes caught Flanna’s. For a moment, it looked like he was going to ask her something, but it quickly passed,
