Madeline’s POV

For some reason, Susan, the mayor’s wife, gives me the ick that until now, I still have not solved. It started when Victor and I went inside the cabin, and while we were negotiating with the mayor, she was with him the whole time – smiling, lowering her head, and caressing the mayor's shoulder.

“Good day, madame,” I greeted to pay my respects.

She chuckled and bestowed me with her polite smile. “What a lovely young lady you are, but anyway, can I come in?” she ...