Page 78 of Rangers Unexpected Return

“I need to ask Rylie questions,” she said. “The fewer people in the room, the better.”

“I’m staying,” Trigger said.

“So am I,” Sheriff Tate added.

Judy looked at Max.

“He’s staying too,” Trigger said.

Max rested his head on Rylie’s knee.

Judy looked toward me.

“You can wait outside.”

I nodded.

Trigger frowned.

“You aren’t going to argue?”

“Why would I?”

“Everyone argues with her.”

Judy’s eyes narrowed. “No, they don’t.”

Carson walked past carrying two files.

“Yes, they do.”

Will followed him.

“Constantly.”

Judy pointed toward the door.

“Out.”

Carson and Will left.

I started after them.

Rylie touched my arm.

“Can Mace stay?”

I stopped.

Judy’s expression didn’t change.

“Why?”

Rylie looked down at Max.

“I don’t know how he’ll react if Mace leaves.”

Max didn’t lift his head.