Because I already knew the answer.
Yes.
He was.
The question wasn't if.
The question was where.
I looked toward the tree line.
Toward the darkness.
Toward the places a man could hide.
"If he's watching..."
My voice stayed calm.
"...he's watching me too."
Sadie looked up.
"What does that mean?"
I finally looked at her.
"It means he's seeing exactly what happens if he comes near you."
Something soft appeared in her eyes.
Something dangerous.
At least for me.
Before either of us could say anything else?—
A horse screamed.
The sound exploded across the ranch.
Every muscle in my body locked.
The coffee mug hit the porch.
Shattering.
I was already moving.
Running.
The scream came again.
From the north pasture.
The far fence.
The one nearest the trees.
