Hope White - Mountain Hostage

As she drove off, she tamped down her anger so she’d be rational when she questioned Kelly. She considered the possibilities in her mind and landed on the most obvious: Kelly and Randy had a relationship behind Shannon’s back.

How could they betray her like that?

She punched the address Kelly had given for the command center into her phone and pulled her compact car onto the main road. She planned what she’d say, intent on being calm, not accusatory. She’d never get answers that way.

Thirty minutes later Zoe pulled up to the command center and approached the food tent. Kelly spotted her and smiled. “Hi, Zoe.”

Zoe couldn’t bring herself to smile back. As she was about to question Kelly about the journal entry, a middle-aged man with jet-black hair stepped up beside Kelly. Zoe did not want an audience.

“Zoe?” the man said. “As in Shannon’s friend?”

“Yes,” Zoe said.

“I’m Curt Underwood, Shannon’s boss at Mt. Stevens Resort.” He extended his hand. “I’m sick about all this. She’s one of my best employees. Please, if there’s anything I can do while you’re in town. How about I comp a room for you at the resort?”

“Thanks, but I’m staying at Shannon’s place.”

Curt pulled out a business card and handed it to her. “Call anytime, if you need anything.”

“Thank you.” Zoe turned to Kelly. “Could I talk to you?”

“Sure.” Kelly motioned to Curt. “Can you take over packing the sandwiches for a minute?”

“Of course.”

Zoe led Kelly away from the group.

“What’s wrong?” Kelly said.

Once they were out of earshot, Zoe turned. “I know about you and Randy.”

“Me and Randy?”

Someone touched Zoe’s arm. She glanced over her shoulder at Jack. “Jack? I thought you were up searching for Shannon.”

“I was.” He broke eye contact.

Dread filled her chest. “You mean...?”

She glanced behind him at two men carrying a body bag.

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