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“Okay.”

He put the phone in his pocket, stuck the gun in the back of the waistband of his jeans, opened the door, and followed Lobo outside. Walking toward the shed, he stopped to listen to the quiet. The sun was still shining and he really hoped it would start to warm up so he could get back to town. He wanted those men who tried to kill him.

After starting the ATV, he drove it out of the shed and grinned as Lobo ran beside him, then drove into the woods.

As he slowly crossed the creek, he kept his eyes peeled. Even as quiet as it was, he was on guard. He didn’t believe the men were still around. It wouldn’t make sense unless they came back to make sure he was dead.

“Bastards,” he muttered.

When he reached the clearing, he shut off the ATV and climbed off it. Looking around, he also looked down into the snow to see if there were any tracks. Man, or beast, but therewasn’t any. He called Killian and waited while it rang.

“Agent Doyle speaking,” Killian’s voice came through the phone, making Kian grin.

“Agent Doyle speaking here too.”

“Kian, I’m glad you called. I’m going to add this number under Gretchen’s name. How are you doing?”

“Good. The wounds are almost healed, and they’re not wrapped anymore. I feel good. I want to come home.”

“That could be possible next week. It’s supposed to warm up to forty-five tomorrow.”

Kian chuckled. “Gotta love Montana.”

“You know we do. You’re safe, right?”

“Yes. Gretchen is helping me.”

“I can’t tell you how glad we are that she found you and got you inside. You would have frozen to death.” Killian’s voice caught.

“I know, if her dog hadn’t found me, I would have. Then for her to lug me back to her cabin…” Kian shook his head. “It had to be hard. I probably have a hundred pounds on her, but she said the dog helped.”

“Well, I’m glad they did.”

“Anything on my truck?”

“I gave the information to Sam, but he said nothing’s come back on it yet. I’m not sure if those men did something with it or it was stolen.”

“I parked it on Gatlin Road.”

“I know where that is. It’s not far from the cabin. Maybe those men didn’t realize there was a cabin there, but it’s very remote. Grady flew over the road, but we didn’t see your truck.”

“I bet those men did something with it. It’s very remote out here. Her cabin sits on five acres in the middle of the woods. I don’t know how she lives out here alone, but she does know how to handle a weapon, and that dog won’t let anyone get close toher.”

“So, what does she look like?”

Kian could hear the smile in his brother’s voice.

“None of your fucking business,” he said, and grinned when Killian chuckled.

“So, she’s pretty. Otherwise, you’d tell me. You seem to forget I have a gorgeous fiancée.”

“Oh, I haven’t forgotten. My memory is back in full swing. If I’d seen Celine first, you’d be the one lost and I’d be engaged.”

“You wish.” Killian sighed. “We want you home, Kian.”

“I do too. Let’s see how the weather is next week.”

“The roads in town are clear and I heard that Mr. Barton is making his rounds out in the rural areas. Maybe he’ll get out there.”

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