Rescued by Love (Triple Range Ranch Western Romance Book 2) by Emily Woods

Author:Emily Woods [Woods, Emily]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Publisher: Fairfield Publishing
Published: 2017-07-02T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

A week and a half later, a more pressing issue took precedence in John’s mind, pushing his concerns about Elise back.

“Are you sure?” John asked in a low voice, not wanting anyone else to overhear. “And he was by himself?”

Thomas nodded slowly. “Yep, and he just kept staring. When I started to ride out to him, he disappeared behind the ridge.”

John let out a long breath. It could be nothing or something, but he had no way to tell. “Did anyone else see?”

“Carl, but I don't think he saw anything different.”

John knew from experience that it was always better to question every witness, no matter what the others said.

They'd just finished dinner and were walking back to the bunkhouse.

“How come you didn't tell me earlier?” he asked. “Maybe I could have ridden around and confronted him.”

Thomas shook his head and answered petulantly. “It was out by the north ten. It would’ve taken an hour to get back, and what was the point?”

“But over dinner?”

“Didn't want to upset the ladies,” he answered, his head bowed low. “Sorry if I did wrong.”

John clapped him on the back a little. “No, none of that. I'm just concerned. Next time, come find me, even if it takes an hour or so.” When they entered the long, simple house, he looked around for Carl and beckoned to him. Once they were outside, he asked him a few pointed questions about the stranger on the ridge.

“He seemed to be staring straight at us,” Carl relayed. “And he had something in his hand. A spyglass of some sort, I reckon.”

This bit of information helped. Usually only military men had such equipment, or perhaps a bandit if he'd been successful in his career. “Thanks, Carl. That helps.”

When he went to bed, he tossed and turned, wondering who the visitor could be and what he wanted. Was he a danger or just a curious passerby? His instincts told him it was the former. A visitor wouldn’t have run off like that.

Finally, he managed to drift off, but the matter was still on his mind when he woke the next morning, and he consulted Luke while they attended to the cows the next morning.

“Guess there isn't much we can do about it now,” Luke said quietly. “Except maybe consult the sheriff.”

John nodded. “I’m going to go into town and see if anyone new has been around.” He’d been looking for an excuse to go into town regarding another matter anyway, so he was happy to go.

“Good idea. Take Thomas with you in case the sheriff wants to talk to him. I’ll stay here and keep an eye out.”

They went in for breakfast, but although the meal was good and plentiful, John barely tasted a thing. His mind was too occupied. Along with his morning prayer, he'd asked God for wisdom regarding this situation as well as for his dealings with Elise.

“We'll leave pretty much after breakfast,” John informed the others. “And be home around dinnertime.”

“You're not giving me any time to make a list,” Marge complained.

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