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“There’s a truck headed our direction, guys”

“I recognize that engine,” Chance said “That’s Emmett’s truck”

Jaris knew Chance was right, hearing the faine up ahead He reing the vehicle to a stop “You’re right It is Eer seat”

Jaris stiffened when he heard a second engine, following behind “Do you recognize the other vehicle, Chance?” He reached into his pocket for his gun

“Nope” His friend’s tone told hi Emmett could be one of the two trucks they’d heard earlier, too

And what about the shooter? The creep likely had driven onto the ranch as well

Things weren’t adding up

He was prepared to take off again if necessary Kaylyn was his priority

Kaylyn sighed “I can’t believe this”

Jaris gripped the steering wheel with one hand and the handle of his pistol with the other “Believe what?”

“It’s the auys Relax”

He let out a big breath of relief, letting go of his gun “Good for Doc That is excellent thinking”

“But I don’t need an ambulance”

“Let’s let Doc be the judge of that, sweetheart,” Chance said from the backseat “He’s the one who’s been to medical school”

“Chance is right, Kaylyn I’ht need After all, he doesn’t kno bad your wound is”