Chapter 12

“All right,” Carver finally gave in. “You both have guns, right?”

“I do. Michael doesn’t.”

“Carry it with you? I’ll feel better.”

“Okay. I won’t go back there unarmed.”

“Thank you. Please be careful.”

Cam turned to Michael as she clicked off the phone. She rolled her eyes.

“So, Carver is worried about us?” Michael asked.

Cam sighed and merely said, “Yes.”

“Then let’s get out there before they trample all the evidence.” They both quickly cleaned up all the dishes from the breakfast Michael had made.

* * * *

Cam and Michael walked carefully out to the stream. A slight wind was rustling the leaves overhead which made it chillier than it had been. Both were glad they had worn jackets. They went to where Michael had found the bodies. They observed what was there without touching anything. Cam hunkered down so she could see more closely.