He nodded terse greetings to some but avoided my gaze entirely. “Mr. Stafford’s land borders the Drifted Spirit Inn. It’s my understanding that at one time, the property was one parcel of land. I would like to purchase the farm to reunite the properties.” I stiffened, my blood running hot as my cheeks flamed and my mind raced. “But Elodie is the one who’s been working the land with Mr. Stafford,” Selene said, voice sharp. “She’s the one who has put in the time. She had the vision—the vision Stan himself wanted to bring to life.”
