CHAPTER 52

The double meaning in Cash’s words caused Gemma’s stomach to pitch again.

“Sure.”

“Did you notice if the salt licks are gone?” Carter prompted. “’Cause it was damn close to nothin’ the other day when I checked on ’em.”

“Completely gone. I couldn’t find replacements tablets.”

“She keeps them in the cellar.”

“I’ll know where to look next time.” Cash angled his chin at Carter. “Far as I’m concerned, you done everything I thought needed doin’, so there ain’t no reason for you to stick around today. I’ll see you bright and early tomorrow.”

The two men stared at each other. “Fine. I’ll go. Just as soon as you tell me where she is.”

Cash laughed, a little harshly. “If Macie wants to contact you, she will.”

“And when she does? What then?”

Gemma stifled a groan at Carter’s surety where he stood as far as Macie was concerned, after knowing her for one day.

“If she does contact you, I’ll abide by her wishes. Until then, you’ll abide by mine.

Stay away from her, McKay.”

“You forgot one tiny detai