Chapter 28
The rocks dug into her scabbed palms as they climbed the mountain. The ridgeline, which had sloped gently down to the lake, became steeper the closer they got to the overhang. Boulders were replaced by smaller rocks that slid under their feet with every step, and for the last twenty minutes of the climb, they had needed to use their hands to steady and pull themselves up.
Sweat dripped down Maggie’s back by the time she managed to drag herself, panting, up onto the top of the mountain. She rolled onto her back, catching her breath and staring up at the bright blue sky. Everything was peaceful and calm. Not a storm cloud in sight. No hint that danger would find them by dawn.
“It really is beautiful here,” Maggie said as Tammond crawled up next to her.
“It is.” Tammond rubbed
