“Will Josh be okay?” Ashley asked after he left in the cop car.
“He will,” Nelson assured her. “He’s a tough soldier. Don’t worry. Right, this is what we’re going to do. Gerry will back up the vehicle. Once we’re positive it’s safe for you to leave the house, I will come to collect you. Under no circumstances are you to leave our sight when we’re at the cocktail party. Tell us if you exit the room, even if it’s a trip to the restroom. One of us will be with you at every moment.”
“I understand,” Ashley said.
“The other thing. If anyone asks about the shots fired here, tell them you know nothing. We have officers checking into the incident, but we want to keep your stalker in the dark. Going forward, we’ll maintain silence about him.”
“Why?”
“Because he shot at Josh and intended to kill
