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“We don’t dare assume that anything that happens from now on is innocent or simple.”

Lowering his voice, Mitch added, “Those kids in there are orphans because somebody purposely killed their parents.”

Jill felt a shiver zing up her spine. Mitch was right. She grabbed his arm in a viselike grip. “You don’t think the children are really in danger, do you?”

“I don’t know.” His eyes narrowed. “Are you willing to take the chance they aren’t and let down your guard?”

“Of course not!” She didn’t release her hold until she’d said, “I’m scared, Mitch.”

To her chagrin, he replied, “Yeah. So am I.”

The last thing Jill wanted to do was frighten the children more than they already were. Mitch seemed to sense her uneasiness. He paused and laid a hand of gentle comfort on her shoulder. “It’ll be okay. I’ll take care of everything. I promise.”