# She Was Buried Beneath the Snow. He Was Buried Beneath the Truth.

the first time since the storm, Claire looked peaceful.

“Did you chain her?” I asked.

She stroked Mercy’s scarred nose.

The answer stunned me.

“You left her in that lot?”

“I tethered her to the iron stake because there was broken glass inside the shop.”

“You knew a storm was coming.”

“I thought I would be inside for ten minutes.”

“You were gone for three days.continue reading …