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Оглавление“It is kind of you to show concern, Detective King.”
“Please, call me Samuel.”
“Samuel.” Her soft voice drew his attention. “Who are you, Samuel? You dress like an Amish man. Our men are not detectives.” Her eyes studied him.
“I assure you, Sarah, I am a detective. I was raised Amish. I left my home in Ohio and joined the police force about fifteen years ago.”
“You are very far from home, aren’t you?” she asked.
“I wanted to get as far away as I could.” Sam shrugged. “Memories aren’t always good.”
Her eyes shimmered, and he fought not to lose himself in their beauty.
“I wish I had some memories,” she whispered.
“Memories aren’t all they’re cracked up to be, Sarah. I have memories, but no one to love me. You don’t have memories, but you have people who love you very much.”
Her beauty spoke to him, stirring feelings better left dormant. Stepping back, he reminded himself of his own rules.
