The Lansing House
Three hours later, it started raining heavily, the weather reflecting his mood.
Asher had to slow down considerably as he neared Two Bear Meadow. The rain was pelting down, making visibility almost non-existent. The bar was open, but Asher wasn’t a drinker; he had never been. Although the diner’s lights and those of Meadow Manor were bright, the knot in his stomach had gotten worse. The rest of the town was cast in darkness, except for the streetlights.
He headed out of town and slowed to a crawl on the dirt road. It was muddy, slippery, and an accident waiting to happen. His mind was betraying him again—the darkness was within reach, and this time, Asher thought it might be safer.