"Very professional."
The three Rangers looked entirely too pleased with themselves.
Sheriff Cooper rolled his eyes.
And for the first time in weeks...
Sadie smiled.
A real smile.
The kind I'd been missing.
The kind worth fighting for.
The kind worth protecting.
And looking at her...
I realized there wasn't a place on earth I wouldn't go to keep that smile safe.
30
SADIE
The ranch was quiet.
For the first time in weeks.
No strange trucks.
No threatening notes.
No fear.
Just peace.
The morning sun spilled across the pasture.
The horses grazed.
The boys were arguing near the barn.
Apparently they had moved on from manure and were now debating the proper way to repair a fence.
I wasn't getting involved.
Some battles couldn't be won.
I sat on the porch swing, day dreaming.
Enjoying something I hadn't realized I'd missed.
Normal.
The screen door opened.
I smiled before I even looked.
