“Any more poking around and the police will get involved.”

Michael studied how sure of himself Travis looked.

A man with a sealed record would usually steer clear of the law.

Travis seemed completely certain the local police would side with him over Michael.

“Is that a threat?” Michael asked.

“I’m giving you a friendly heads-up about harassment,” Travis said.

“The officers around here take harassment very seriously.”

Lena stared down at the porch boards.