Page 182 of Rangers Last Promise

“Help.”

“No.”

“Traitor.”

The word lands differently now.

But not as hard.

Maybe that's progress.

Parker calls while Wolf is attempting to force Trigger into his truck.

Sheriff Tate puts the call on speaker.

“How are you doing?”

“Bored.”

Trigger immediately points at the phone.

“See? Parker understands me.”

Tate points toward Wolf's truck.

“Go.”

Trigger stays.

Of course.

Parker continues.

“They're keeping me overnight.”

“Good.”

“I got shot, Sheriff. You're not supposed to sound pleased.”

“I'm pleased you're somewhere you can't disobey me.”

Mara smiles.

“What do you remember about the man who shot you?” Tate asks.

“Black clothes. Mask. About six feet. Maybe a little taller.”

“Voice?”

“Didn't hear much.”

“Anything else?”

“No.”

Sheriff Tate finally forces Trigger into Wolf's truck.

Before Wolf gets in, he looks at me.