“You might regret taking this position.”
I held his gaze.
“Are you threatening me?”
His smile returned immediately.
“Of course not.”
“Good.
Because the camera above you records sound as well as video.”
His eyes flicked toward the porch beam.
I stepped aside so they could see it.
Vanessa grabbed her suitcase.
“This is unbelievable.”
I pressed the button again and reopened the gate.
“You’re welcome to leave.”
She turned back toward me.
“Jared will never forgive you.”
I felt the familiar pain in my chest.
But I didn’t allow it to reach my voice.
“Then he’ll have to live with that.”
As they climbed into the SUV, Richard remained outside a moment longer.
He looked at me almost thoughtfully.
Then he said something I wouldn’t forget.
“Thomas should have told you what this land really means.”
I didn’t move.
“Perhaps he did.”
Richard’s eyes sharpened.
