Robert agreed wholeheartedly. “No way would Shaun have had anything to do with her, for obvious reasons.”
“I hate to say it, guys, but the fact he’s gay doesn’t mean he couldn’t be upset with her for coming on to him.” Alan’s expression darkened. “Been there, and I know how damned annoying it is.”
Robert grinned. “Well, you’re the studly sheriff, so I’m not surprised.”
Alan slanted him a look. “Not sure I’m studly, as you put it, but you know as well as anyone I’m gay. So, yeah, her setting her sights on me was a royal pain in the ass.”
“I didn’t know,” I said under my breath. Not that it mattered. I wasn’t looking for anything more than friendship with him or the others. At least, it’s what I kept telling myself.
Alan patted my shoulder. “You’re new in town. How would you? Besides, u
