Nicole jumped up to go after her, but Maggie put a hand across hers. “Let her go, Nicole. There’s no point in any of us getting hurt or freezing to death out there. The cops are on their way, right?”
Meadow said, “Apparently, they’re able to get on the roads. At least they’re trying to.”
Nicole stood up and walked to the lodge door, locking it.
“What are you doing?” asked Starr. She’d been quietly sitting by the fire, looking pale and drawn during the scene. Now she sat up a little, staring at Nicole.
“Isn’t it obvious? I’m locking the door.”
Starr shook her head. “It’s getting dark out there. We don’t know that the police are on their way. Cora might try to retrace her steps and get back here to get warmed up.”
“Well, too bad about that,” said Nicole sarcastically. “She should hav
