CHAPTER 31
Chaco told Abigail the shot came from a hunter who had probably mistaken their movement for game. He told her when he’d investigated he found no trace of them.
“Well, then, I suppose we need to be careful, maybe clang pots together or talk in loud voices to make sure whoever is hunting will know we are people, not deer.”
“Good idea, Mrs. Walker.” Worst idea ever. We’d make our presence known to the cannibals.
Russell, of course, knew where the shot had come from. “I am not going anywhere without a firearm.”
“Excellent idea, Mr. Walker.” And this time Chaco meant it.
He found Margo at the river bank. She sat in the dirt with her head in her hands, sobbing. He put an arm around her, pulling her close. “Your husband is a hero. He saved my life, maybe twice. First Jude, then t
