Chapter 47: You think you can run off on your own?

"D-Don't kill us!" Denise Sowden suddenly ducked behind Asher Jauncy. Her voice shook, and her hand clamped tight around his arm. She looked properly terrified. In truth, she whispered for his ears only, voice so low only the two of them could catch it. "Don't resist. Play along." Asher rolled his eyes inwardly. Her acting was pretty convincing. But he caught the plea in her gaze and shrank back to sell it. "G-guys, let's talk, okay? We're just here for barbecue. We don't know anything-please...