Chapter 35

I could begin to see a dim light grow brighter. As we reached a steep incline, I noticed a building that resembled a ski resort cabin sitting in the bottom of a valley. Seeing how far the light reached outward made me wince slightly. I bet if someone stared hard enough, the reflection of the light in our eyes would make them strongly aware of our presence.

Marigold took the lead, following a deer path. I followed but kept my eyes glued to the house. I examined every window, door and room from what I could see from my vantage point. It all seemed oddly quiet but shadows moved along the walls. A growl rose in my throat. Something was wrong or perhaps I was just suspicious of everything but I wouldn’t throw any possibilities out of the window just yet.

After a short walk, my group was in position. The side of the house was plainer than I’d imagined it to be. There was no pool or anything fancy, just an expanse of grass and a small deck with a few chairs dotted here and there. Two men stoo