CHAPTER TWELVE
Steve and his father make their way slowly and quietly through the woods back to town. Robert leads the way, backtracking first as to enter on the main road as if they’ve been walking from home.
“I think we should go straight to Sheriff Black, and then go find Chloe,” Steven whispers to his father as they creep through the trees.
“NO!”
Robert snaps at his son almost as quickly as the statement came out. Mr. Smith wants to get to Evan before the law has a chance to. He’s been dreaming about catching his sister’s abductor and isn’t about to pass up his chance. The only reason to make any stops in town now would be to fill a gas can. The sketch of Robert’s sister’s body in flames, burns bright in mind. He’s now contemplating on doing the same to Deputy Evan once he’s found.
