“She’s bringing tourists in with those alpacas,” one man grumbled. “Won’t be long before they’re all over this place. We need to put a stop to it before it starts.”
Another voice chimed in. “The alpaca thing? We can’t let her take over the village. We’ve managed just fine without outsiders poking around.”
Lena’s breath caught in her throat as she realized the truth. It wasn’t wild animals. It wasn’t just a random disappearance. The village—her new home—had conspired against her. The fear of outsiders bringing attention and tourism to their quiet lives had driven them to act.