The sun was already setting, casting a dim glow over the back lawn. She felt her lower back loosen as she saw him walk inside and realized how tense she’d been, wondering what he’d found, if anything.“I was just trying to decide on supper,” she said. “I’m afraid I don’t have much in stock, but I could fry some bacon and eggs if you’re interested.”Tanner pulled off his gloves and set them on the counter. He looked as if he was thinking hard on something, and she was dying to know what it was.“Actually,” he said, “I wondered if you’d be interested in having dinner in town, and maybe a beer?”A twinge of excitement passed over her, and she chided herself. The seriousness of his expression let her know the invitation was not personal, which was the last thing she needed at the moment, anyway.“This invitation sounds like it comes with an agenda,” she said.“I’m afraid so. I want to get out into town. Watch the locals and see if I can stir up some talk.”“And get the word spread around that I have a tracker living on the property.”He nodded.
