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He wasn't going to leave until she did as he told her, so she removed the lid and tipped the canteen to her lips The water was cool and had a metallic taste She took several ss and lowered the canteen

He nodded approval "Good, now stick close to the wagons I won't be far away"

She frowned "Are you expecting trouble?"

He smiled wryly "I always expect trouble That's what keeps me two steps ahead of the opposition"

He turned his horse and sought out Pete She watched them talk for a few minutes Bordeaux filled the canteen and headed into the sand again

Pete walked back to her, signaling to the other ether he addressed theon up beside Fritz Davis, you and Royce pull in behind them I'll follow you all Keep your rifles ready and stay close to each other If I holler, fan out and ons and be ready for trouble"

Cassie could feel the color draining froht attack?"

"Maybe not if we look like we're prepared" He frowned at her "Cassie, if things get rough, you find Bordeaux and stay with hi he tells you to You understand?" When she nodded he patted her on the shoulder "I reed to take a wohter, but I didn't expect Indian trouble along this route You're a azed up at him Pete was conservative with his praise, so she felt honored "I'll be fine I can"

"I know," he interrupted "You can take care of yourself" He patted her shoulder again "You just do what I said"