Marksman POV

Laura looked at it with disdain but didn’t take it. “You’re from Hope Springs?”

He nodded. “I was.”

Ember turned to look at him. “You were? What does that mean?”

“I’m in the process of relocating.”

“What?”

Ember looked panicked at the idea. And he smiled to allay her fears.

“I’m moving to Melbourne,” he said. “I’ve just come from the detectives’ exam. I hope to get a position here in the city.”

Ember frowned at him. “What?”

“It appears that this is going to be a long conversation,” Laura said. “Why don’t you let the man come in and sit down, at least.”

Ember led him into...