Chapter 101

The memory of his words echoed, adding another layer of terror.

As Giovanni’s face rushed into the forefront of my mind, I tumbled again. Going down. Down. Down. Then I hit a hard surface with a thud, stars floating in front of my eyes and…

“Goddamn snow,” I grumbled as I peered out the windshield then twisted the knob on the defroster onto high. If the girl was still out here, she was in a bad place. I grabbed the photograph, cursing under my breath. She had a freaking light jacket on. What the hell was she thinking coming up here wearing a single sweater and a coat meant for fifty-degree days?

I pulled to a stop, trying to think where she’d go. I hadn’t seen a single sign of her. After slamming the gear into park, I climbed out, moving around the truck and searching the area. The snow had already picked up in intensity, the covering deep enough I doubted I’d find any trace of her tire tracks. I walked a few paces then hunkered down, brushing away the freshly fallen snow.

Shit. I got