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And then, after a decade of wondering, it hit her.
That was Oakley’s penance.
Chapter Two
“Hold up,” Riggs called out as he slowed his horse to a walk.
Gunner followed suit and circled back to where Riggs had stopped. Riggs had his phone to his ear, and after a moment responded to the caller. “That’s impossible. The last one was spotted in the 70s, at least I think that’s what my dad said.”
Riggs cut a glance at Gunner, then spoke again. “Okay, tell you what. I know someone, but it’ll take me a couple of hours to get to you. Can you hold them? All right. I’ll let you know when we’re in route.”
He ended the call, but kept the phone in his hand. “Isn’t Oakley still staying with Charli and Grady?”
“Yep.”
“For how long?”
“Until Monday, I think.”
“You have her number?”
“Yep.”
“Good. That was Marvin Dewalt. He swears they found two wolf pups when they were rounding up strays.”
“And?”
“And there haven’t been wolves in Texas since at least the 1980's, maybe even in the 70’s.”
“Maybe they’re making a comeback.”
“Not without help. Anyway, would you consider calling Oakley and asking if she’d go with us to take a look? She works with dogs, and I think she’s a vet, so maybe she can tell if Marvin is out in right field on this. I’d ask Naomie, but she and dad headed up to DCto celebrate Uncle Richard’s anniversary. They won’t be back until tomorrow.”
“Sure,” Gunner didn’t see the harm in asking. He pulled out his phone and made the call.
“Must be my lucky day. What’s up Gun?”
“Hey. You got a second?”
“For you, I have several,” she responded. “What’s up?”
“Someone called Riggs just now, swearing he found wolf pups while rounding strays, and Riggs says there aren’t any wolves in Texas, but he promised the man we’d try to convince you to take a look and see if you can tell.”
Gunner looked at Riggs while he listened. “Youdoremember I’m a trainer, right?” she asked.
“And a vet,” he remembered what Grady and Charli told him about her.
“Got me. Okay, big guy, when and where?”
“Hold on,” he then spoke to Riggs. “How long before we can be there?”
“Let me call Ben, our pilot.”
“He’s checking with the pilot.” Gunner spoke into the phone.
“Okay. Are we still on for beer and barbecue, tonight?”
“I hope.”
