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“Thanks.” After kissing her father, Kristi held out her hand to Rafe. “Let’s go get Oliver.”
Although Rafe believed all the players in Ward’s scheme were behind bars or in the morgue, he remained alert until he drove onto the grounds of PSI.
He parked near the S & R training facility and walked with Kristi into the building. A joyful bark rang out, and Oliver raced toward Kristi.
“Oliver!” She dropped to her knees and greeted the dog.
“She was worried the dog would forget her,” Rafe murmured to Deke.
“Not a chance. Oliver has moped around the training facility and my house since you two left town.” He turned to Rafe. “Everything is settled now?”
He nodded. “The man who wanted to marry Kristi for her trust fund was behind her kidnapping and her father’s.”
Deke’s eyebrows rise. “He wanted her money but not her?”
“He owes money to several casinos in Vegas, and had almost wiped out his own trust fund to stay afloat. He’d also dipped into the hedge fund he was managing.”
A soft whistle. “Rough for Kristi.”
“Ward and his cronies beat her father and shot him. He’ll recover, but he has a long road ahead of him.”
“What about you and Kristi?”
He scowled. “Ward cracked her ribs and hit her.”
“Is he still breathing?” Deke asked wryly.
“Yeah.”
“You injured?”
“Cracked ribs from a bullet to the vest and sixty stitches in my left arm. I’m fine.”
The trainer laughed. “I can see that. Do you and Kristi have supplies for Oliver?”
He snorted. “We bought out the pet store, and brought enough supplies for two days.”
“Excellent. He’s ready to be part of a family. When will you marry Kristi?”
“If I had a choice, tomorrow. She doesn’t want a long engagement.”
Deke grinned. “How soon are you buying the engagement ring?”
“If you keep her busy this afternoon, I’ll take care of it today.”
“I’ll get her started now.”
“Perfect. Thanks, Deke.”
“Yep. Get her something spectacular. She deserves it.”
She deserved everything, but for now, he’d settle for an engagement ring as beautiful as the woman he loved. Rafe crouched beside Kristi and Oliver. He rubbed the dog’s head, then said to Kristi, “I need to run an errand. Deke will start your training lessons while I’m gone. I won’t be long.”
Kristi smiled, her eyes filled with happiness. “We’ll be fine. See you in a few minutes.” She kissed him and turned to Deke. “Oliver and I are ready to work.”
“Come with me. Since the day is so beautiful, we’ll work outside for a while.” He glanced at Rafe for his approval.
“Sounds like a good plan.” Rafe cupped Kristi’s cheek for a moment. “Have fun, baby.” After a pointed glance at the trainer, he left PSI and drove into Otter Creek.
