At least, that was how it felt to Scout. She tried to match pace with Boone’s long-legged stride, but no matter how much she willed herself to move more quickly, she just couldn’t seem to do it. He must have realized it. He slowed his pace, keeping his arm firmly around her waist as he led her toward a uniformed police officer. If she’d felt stronger, she’d have told Boone she could manage just fine on her own. She didn’t. She felt weak and scared. Despite what Boone said, she wasn’t sure she’d find what Lucy’s kidnapper had demanded. She was hoping that it was in one of the library books she’d brought home. If it wasn’t, she had no idea where to look. And if she didn’t find it, what would happen? Would she ever see her daughter again? She gritted her teeth to keep from asking the questions. She knew Boone couldn’t give her a definitive answer. He’d said she would be with Lucy soon, said he was believing it rather than hoping it.
What do You think about Her Christmas Guardian (2014)?
