Final Warning. Sandra Robbins

      C.J. lifted her head and sniffed. “Does he think I need a keeper?”

      He waved his hand in dismissal. “Of course not. He’s just concerned.”

      She reached into her coat pocket and drew out her gloves. “Well, he could have come in and said goodbye.”

      “C.J., give the poor guy a break. You were the one who broke the engagement. If you’d meet him halfway, maybe the two of you could work out your problems.” Adam stopped, and she knew he wanted her to say something. When she didn’t, he turned away. “Never mind. I’ll tell Gwen you’re ready to go.”

      Adam’s words made sense. She’d sent Mitch away, and there was no going back. It was too late for them, and now it was too late for Mary. She swiped at the dampness on her face as the words of the riddle ran through her mind. It was as much a mystery to her now as it had been when she first saw it.

      She clenched her fists. Why couldn’t she figure out the hidden meaning in Fala’s message? She could have saved Mary if she had. Now she had to live with a terrible truth—Mary’s death was her fault.