Chapter 12 - THE RUN"STATE POLICE!"
The motel door shook beneath the pounding.
Alan climbed through the bathroom window.
He landed behind the building.
His knees buckled.
He ran.
Bare feet slapped against hot pavement.
He carried a duffel bag filled with cash.
He turned the corner.
And stopped.
Clifford's pickup was parked near the office.
Avery stood beside it.
Clifford stood next to her.
Alan stared at them.
"Avery."
She didn't move.
"Please."
Nothing.
"I can explain."
Avery's eyes were cold.
"No."
"I love you."
She shook her head.
"You loved what my name could give you."
Alan took another step.
"You don't understand."
"I understand everything."
Then she stepped in front of Clifford.
"You hit my father."
Alan's face collapsed.
"You destroyed my life."
Avery's voice became quiet.
"No."
She looked directly into his eyes.
"You destroyed your own life."
Ranger Graves appeared behind him.
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Alan turned.
Too late.
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