He thought he was stopping for a stray dog in the snow-until he saw what she was hiding beneath her body

moved in the slow, grinding manner of real consequences. There were hearings, continuances, plea discussions, more paperwork. Cal did not attend all of it. He gave his statement when required, answered questions when asked, and let Bennett handle the rest. He had no appetite for vengeance. What he wanted had already happened: Scout was safe, the puppies continue reading …