Page 279 of Rangers Unexpected Return

Someone had been watching the library.

Watching us.

Watching the box.

I looked at Judy.

"Don't open it."

She tucked the metal box safely under her arm.

"If that's the Keeper..."

"He knows we found something."

Wolf's voice was calm.

"Then let's make sure he doesn't get it."

Mace

Max finally stopped growling.

His ears stayed forward.

Watching.

Waiting.

Whatever had been outside...

It was gone.

For now.

Wolf looked at Will.

"You and Trigger sweep outside."

Will nodded.

"Already on it."

The two Rangers disappeared down the staircase.

Sheriff Tate stayed with Rylie while the Magnolia Ladies gathered around the reading table, whispering among themselves.

Judy still held the metal box.

She looked at me.

"You ready?"

"I've been ready since we found it."

She smiled.

"I wasn't talking about the box."