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“Sure”

“We’ll find this guy,” Ryan assured theo to the police in Nashville because you were afraid of people hearing about what happened to you, and he’s deluded hi you until he gets the money”

“Going forward, I’ll do whatever I have to in order to help y’all,” she said “I want him behind bars And out of my life”

“I’ll call you this evening if there’s any news,” the sheriff told her “Where are you planning to stay?”

“The Painted Horse,” Sam answered for her

Sky stared up at hiut wrench

“Noait a ht end up at the ranch We can’t risk that Not with all the people out there who could get hurt Reese Caleb You The horses”

“Doubt he’d make a move with all the activity on that property,” Ryan interjected

“And you knoe’ve got ample security,” Sauards that patrol the grounds if we have to My cottage is the safest place for you”

She clearly couldn’t argue the logic With resignation in her tone, she said, “Fine If it’s okay with Caleb”

“You knoill be” His brother wouldn’t balk In fact, Saested The additional patrol the second

The sheriff gave her a hug and said, “We’ll be in touch”

She and Sam headed out They walked down the sidewalk, Sky apparently lost in thought until she caught sight of the reverend and his wife

“Jonathan, Lydia,” she said as they approached the Bains They exchanged friendly embraces

Lydia said, “We heard you were in town and hoped to see you But…” Her gaze narrowed on Sky “You are just as white as a ghost What in heaven is wrong, Sky?”