Jenna Kernan - Undercover Scout

They walked back using their phone flashlights to help illuminate the trail. Once at the cars they paused. Ava needed to not be here when the police arrived.

“Listen, I’d like to get home. My sister has a thing at the school tonight and if I’m there she can cancel the sitter.” An AA meeting that Sara had promised to attend. “The girls are more anxious since Louisa’s disappearance.” Ava shrugged. “So how about this, I’ll call the police when I get cell service and send them back to you. Okay?”

Kee frowned. “I’m sure they’ll want to speak to you.”

“Yes, I’ll be at my sister’s. They can come there. Better if it’s after nine. Kids in bed.” She shrugged.

“All right. I’ll tell them.” He clasped her arm and she felt the strength of his hands as he leaned in. “You be okay walking back alone?”

“Yes. I’ll be fine.” She tried and failed not to let his concern affect her. Ava smiled and met his warm gaze, feeling the unwelcome stirring of attraction thread between them.

“Thank you, for everything.”

On impulse, Ava lifted to her toes and planted a kiss on his cheek.

Kee’s mouth dropped open and his hand slipped away. She’d surprised him. She took the opportunity to make her escape.

She did call the police, did not give her name, pretending she was upset by events, and sent help in Kee’s direction. They had her number, of course, but there was no need to track it unless they could not find her. If she was lucky, she had a day or two of anonymity left.

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