Chase let it drop, but he kept that fact in his mind. Love or even infatuation were very powerful things and could cause you to do many stupid things. He kept his eyes open for any one else acting weird.

Monty followed the trail of blood smears for a ways, Jessica right behind him. The trail curved around and began to lead back in the general direction of town before they lost it in a rocky patch. They searched around for more signs of the culprit but finally had to give up. "Let's head back to town and see what the others have," Jessica suggested. Monty nodded and they climbed back onto their horses.