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“This looks like a good-sized ring of thieves,” Reece said as he shook his head.
“I couldn’t believe it when I saw the hauler. They had to have planned this out way ahead of time.”
“Yeah. I’d say the tracks we saw were them casing the place. You have a reputation for good beef. They saw an opportunity to make money off you. I’m sure they’ve stolen from others too. The Coleman ranch had close to fifty cows taken recently, and I’d bet money, it was this bunch.”
“I hate rustlers.”
“I do too, but it’s job security for sure.”
“I appreciate you, Reece.” Liam put his hand out for Reece to shake and he did.
“You’re welcome. Don’t ever do this again.”
“Yes, sir.”
“You and your men can repair the fence once we get out of here. Once the hauler is processed, it’ll be towed.”
“All right.” Liam watched as two other agents walked toward them with three other men in cuffs. He called the men on the two-way to come repair the fence once they got the cattle settled.
“I’ll talk with you soon, Liam.”
“Okay, Reece. Thanks for coming.”
“It’s my job. Get some rest. I’ll be in touch.” Reece touched the brim of his hat, then walked through the woods, and disappeared.
Liam sat on the grass. He’d come close to being shot.
“Well, it would have put you out of your misery, that’s for sure.”
After sitting for a few minutes to catch his breath and calm down, he got up, mounted Diablo, and rode home. Never a dull moment on a ranch.
Chapter Nine
Siobhan knocked on the door to Scarlett’s office, and it opened.
“I was on my way to the bar. What did you need?” Scarlett smiled at her.
“Can I talk to you?”
“Of course.” Scarlett waved her inside, strode around to her desk, and sat.
Siobhan wasn’t sure where to begin. She cleared her throat.
“I’m, uh, giving you two weeks’ notice. I’m moving back to Denver.”
“Siobhan, are you sure this is what you want?”
She blew out a humorless laugh. “No, but I think it’s best. I’m scared to death that I’m going to see Liam. And if he’s with another woman, I’d want to die.”
“I hate to see you go. Maybe you should talk with him before you decide.”
“It wouldn’t do any good, Scarlett. I haven’t heard from him.”
“And again, he hasn’t heard from you.”
“Oh, no. I’m not doing that again. He made it clear how he felt. Damn him. I should never have gotten involved with him. At least my heart wouldn’t be broken.”
“I’m so sorry. I thought you two were great together. Both of you seemed so happy. I don’t want you to go, and I know Laura will be disappointed too.”
