He watched her turn the horse around and pull him back into the stall.He heard her talking to both animals before walking out and closing the door.“I have to go, but I’ll see you tomorrow.I want to be here to say goodbye.”
Thomas nodded and watched her run away.“This situation is fucked up.”
Percy nodded.“I agree, but it’s next to impossible to get her to listen to me and let me help.”
“I’ll take care of it,” Thomas said and started walking out of the stables.
Percy looked surprised.“You’ll take her with you?”
Thomas nodded.“Yes.She can help Daisy around the house.”
Percy smiled.“That makes me feel so much better.Thank you.”
Both men watched Scrappy talk to one of the officials, but Thomas noticed the three guys off to the side, leering at her.
“Who are they?”he asked, pointing.
Percy turned his head and scowled.“They work for one of the ranchers.They haven’t caused trouble yet, but I don’t trust them at all.”
“I don’t either.I’m going to have a few of my guys watch over her until I come back in the morning.”
“Good.I don’t like the way they’re looking at her.”
Thomas’s face darkened.“I don’t either.”
“Take care of the horse sale for me.Tell him I’ll give him the two thousand dollars he wants for it.”
“I’ll have it taken care of.”
“I’ll stick around until my guys are here.”
“Good.I’ll call later,” Percy said and walked off.
Thomas took his phone out and called home.“Hey, Lowden, send a few guys to the sale barn.I’m going to have them watch over a woman tonight.I’ll tell you the whole story later, but she’s coming home with me tomorrow.”
“You got it, Boss.”
Thomas stuck his phone back in his pocket and followed Scrappy around, watching over her until his guys got there.Fuck, that name had to go.No woman should be called Scrappy.
His men arrived with bedrolls, and he explained the situation before pointing out the person they would be protecting.
“We’ll take care of her, Boss.”
Thomas slapped one on the shoulder.“I know you will.I’ll see you tomorrow morning.Call if you have any problems.”
“Yes, sir.”
Thomas took one more look at Scrappy before turning and heading home.
