Chapter 4Wednesday morning was overcast, which suited Jamie’s mood. October was three days off, and winter would probably rear its snowy head by early November. Neither idea thrilled him.
He turned on the heater because the cabin was decidedly chilly, then went to use the outhouse, bundling up in the winter jacket he’d brought with him. He welcomed the slight warmth that had accumulated in the cabin while he was gone, taking advantage of it to shower and dress in jeans, a heavy sweatshirt, and thick socks. As he padded around, making his bed and eating breakfast, he tried to decide what he should do for the rest of the day. He glanced out the back window at the pile of stones he’d accumulated so far, which might, just might be enough for half a fireplace. Looking around the cabin, he deba
