Chapter 122

They spent the day in busywork. Sophia really wanted to take out the snowmobiles but agreed with Logan that with the devil beast ready to strike again, the noise would probably scare it off. However, it left them all feeling anxious and frustrated.

Rebecca spent the morning at the barracks and filled them in on what was happening when they gathered for lunch. Again they chose a time past the usual lunch hour so The Crown would be fairly empty.

"Frank Warren was arraigned today," Bec reported. "They brought him into court in shackles because apparently he can't seem to control his temper."

"Not the best attitude when you're accused of murder," Logan commented.

"No kidding." She looked at Ric. "Bobby asked me if I knew anything about the helicopter that flew up from Texas. Apparently because of the proximity to the border, we get reports of all private traffic into the airport."

Ric's face was carefully expressionless. "What did you tell him?"