Bears

STANLEY POV

"Are we sure this won't turn into an ambush," Dan asks as he looks around at the log cabins built close together.

The entire drive he has been this way. But I get it. His mate has been kidnapped, shot, and now she has an assassin after her.

"I have spoken on the phone with Mrs. Orson several times. She has agreed to hear us out. We are meeting in the community public building. They hold discussions there and vote on community matters. It should be safe," I reply as I open the driver's side door.

They follow my example and exit the car cautiously. Samantha and Dan share a look over the roof before he gives me a nod. I return the gesture, and we head for the larger building situated in the center.

As my talks with Kendall Orson have progressed, the anger has lessened, and understanding has been evident in her voice, but an in-person meeting will prove whether or not the bad blood has indeed been washed away.

Daniel knocks on the solid wood door twice before step