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“Any suspects?”

“Not yet Lute was one of the last to see her alive, but he’s got a solid alibi Ralph saw the girl when he picked up Lute outside the bar They both swear she was fine”

“Lute ith her that night?”

“Not in the way you er Shack confirmed they were there Lute’s pretty broken up, but I think it was just a case of puppy love”

“What about those two birds that run the place—the woman and the biker with the tattoos?”

“They claiht Last they saw of her, she was headed for Burger Shack with Lute”

Will shifted in the bed to ease the pressure on his bad leg “Damned shame I’ve had a few drinks and played soirl was a sweet kid, for all the way she o that way I just hope they catch the bastard who did it” Abruptly, he changed the subject “What about the roundup? I hope you’re not about to tell ation”

“Relax, everything’s fine” Beau had been ready to counter that concern “The operation’s ’s on schedule to finish next week, and then Sky plans to start looking for colts to train I know you wanted et the ranch records on the co time in your office”

“There’s still a lot to do now So The heifers will be dropping their babies anytime now And as soon as the herd’s up on the caprock, the ot to be spread on the pastures, and that ot to be chained and fired”

“I know” Beau nodded “Trust us, Will Everything’s under control Just take it easy and let yourself heal As soon as you get hoain”

“Fine” Will winced with the pain “Now get out of here and get back to work You’ve got better things to do than sit around here keeping an old grouch company”

Beau rose, pausing at the door “Anything else?”

“Call Tori and tell her she can bring Erin to the ranch this weekend I know Erin wants to see her foal”

“I will, but youon you today”

Will snorted “She’s only worried for Erin’s sake, that’s all Tori doesn’t give a damn about me, and I can’t say I blame her”