Page 104 of Blood Moon Dragon
She started reading aloud.
Dear Cassie,
Although we didn’t know each other well, I feel as if I owe you an explanation and Dillion wanted to say hello. No doubt, the police have already contacted you to ask if you’ve seen me. The drugs belonged to me, and when your land and house remained vacant, I decided to risk an extra planting on your land. The attacks and the clown thing happened because of me. I wanted to scare you away until the crop was ready to harvest. Unfortunately, my ex-wife and your discovery of the crop forced me to escalate my plans. No matter, since everything turned out in the end. Dillion is safe and we have a new home, a new life and new opportunities.
Thank you for being so good to Dillion. You were amazing with him, and I will be forever grateful.
Best wishes,
Matthew Jamieson
“Is there a postmark?” Hone asked.
“It was posted in Hawaii almost two weeks ago. I doubt they’re still there,” Cassie said.
“Are you calling the cops?” Jack asked.
Cassie folded the single sheet of paper and stuffed it back in the envelope. “No, I don’t think so. They could be anywhere by now. Besides, the cops probably assume Matthew has fled New Zealand. They’ll already be following leads and searching outside the country.”
Hone picked up her hand, seeming to take delight in the physical contact. “At least we can relax our guard and you’re no longer in danger.”
“I wish we could help Manu,” Cassie said. “He saved me. You all saved me.”
“Because we understood what you meant to Hone,” Emma said. “It was easy to see.”
“I had no idea,” Cassie said indignantly. “Why didn’t anyone tell me? It would’ve saved me a lot of heartache.”
Hone squeezed her hand. “You needed to choose me, sweetheart. Accept that we were meant to be.” He leaned over and kissed her.
“Ew,” Emma said. “We’re still at dinner.”
Cassie laughed against Hone’s lips. She was right where she wanted to be with the man she loved.
Silver linings.
