Scarlet Nights (Edilean 3)

“The question is whether or not we can get you out of bed to go.”

“I—” she began but stopped when they stepped outside.

Besides the fire truck, ambulance, and the squad cars, it seemed that half of Edilean was there. And when they saw Sara, they began to applaud. She was sure that most of them had no idea what she’d done, but they’d been told enough that the town was proud of her.

She looked back at Mike.

“Go on,” he said. “It’s your moment. You’re the hero.” He gave her hand a squeeze. “No one will ever again feel sorry for Sara Shaw.”

If she’d doubted her love for him, it would have dissolved in that moment. It was his work that had solved the case, but he was willing to step aside to give her the glory. “Newland,” she said. “The name of the man I love.”

Mike grinned. “Yeah, Mrs. Newland. My wife.”

Turning, Sara went toward the people who were waiting to congratulate her—but she didn’t let go of Mike’s hand.