Because if Gerald had stepped onto this ranch...
He was about to discover exactly why Army Rangers had a reputation.
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SADIE
Beast hit the barn door at a run.
One second he was on the porch.
The next he was gone.
Ranger fast.
Dad wasn't far behind, limping as he ran with his cane.
Neither were the boys.
Unfortunately.
"Stay here," Beast barked.
I ignored him.
Completely.
Because I was tired of staying behind while everyone else ran toward danger.
I hurried after them.
The barn doors stood open.
Morning sunlight spilled across the floor.
Dust floated through the air.
Beast entered first.
Weapon raised.
Silent.
Deadly.
The boys suddenly looked a lot less excited.
Funny how that worked.
Everyone stopped just inside the doorway.
"What is it?" I asked.
Kyle pointed.
Wordlessly.
Toward one of the stalls.
