Page 52 of Wolf Bound

“I sure wish we had all of them in custody,” Kira said.

“We’ve alerted everyone in the area to be on the lookout for the men and to keep a close eye on everyone’s kids and vehicles to make sure they don’t grab someone’s vehicle either,” Chase said.

“You sound like us as far as our pack alert system goes,” Fisher said.

“Yeah, we have emergency call lists,” Shannon said.

They all took seats at the table. Then Kira got a call. “It’s my boss.” She answered the call. “Hello, Martin. Fisher and I are having lunch with Deputy Chase Buchanan and his lovely family.”

“I’m glad that the townspeople have all been so instrumental in helping you with this case. Everett called me and said that Royce wasn’t forthcoming on information about the other men.”

“Did Everett tell you that a CSF special agent, Bridget, can read minds? She has listened in on the conversations and told us when he’s not telling the truth,” Kira said.

“We need her to work for us,” Martin said.

“Yes. We suggested it but her mate also works for CSF and they’re not giving her up.”

Martin chuckled. “I don’t blame them. I talked to Everett about bringing Royce to Houston. If his cousin and his friend think they can free him, they won’t be able to while he’s incarcerated down here.”

“Who’s going with him?”

“Demetria and Everett. You’re still on the case to locate the other two men. As long as Fisher and his brothers and cousins can help out, you’ll be in good hands.”

“Alright. I agree. Unless we use Royce as bait to try and get one or both the men to come for him, then I think he should stay here, and we’ll try to capture the other guys,” Kira said.

Martin didn’t say anything for a moment. “But it could cause problems for the townspeople.”

“Who are all cougars. So they are not exactly just plain human citizens and they’re all for helping us with the case. It impacts on them also.”

“Okay, we’ll try it for two days. If the kidnappers don’t show up, Demetria and Everett will take him to the confinement facility in Houston,” Martin said.

“Yes, sir.”

“How’s Fisher doing?”

She smiled at Fisher. “He’s doing great.”

“I knew he would be. Enjoy your lunch and we’ll talk later.”

“Thanks, Martin.” Then they ended the call, and she began to eat some of her ravioli. “This is delicious, Shannon.”

“It’s made with special spices. Even the kids love it,” Shannon said.

“Well, it’s great,” Kira said.

“I agree,” Fisher said.

“I made a chocolate cake also, but you kids need to eat your ravioli first,” Shannon said to her girls.

“So what is the plan now?” Chase asked, then bit into his garlic toast.

“We’ll keep Royce at the jailhouse for a couple of days, waiting to see if the other men will come to get him. If they don’t, then Demetria and Everett will deliver him to the jaguar confinement facility in the Houston area,” Kira said.

“Okay, that works for me.” Chase got on the phone and called Dan. “We’re going to keep Royce for a couple of days and use him as bait.” He chuckled. “Yep. Maybe we’ll get lucky.”

“Bait like fishing bait, daddy?” Zoey asked.

“To catch big, bad fish, right,” Chase said.

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