Jake's house stood several minutes from the center of Olympia Springs on a piece of land much smaller than Samuel's. The single-story home was built from pale stone and dark wood, with mature junipers shading one side of the driveway.
Leon parked and reached into the back for a small case.
Thallia climbed out but waited beside the vehicle.
Leon glanced back at her.
She raised both hands. “See? Not touching anything.”
“I'm impressed.”
Thallia put her hands in her pockets. “Don't ruin it.”
Leon led the way to the front door. A strip of official tape remained across the frame from the earlier search by his deputy. He unlocked the door and stepped inside before motioning for Thallia to follow.
The house was quiet. Thallia stopped just beyond the entrance.
She wasn't sure what she'd ex
