Page 148 of Rangers Last Promise

Mara keeps her weapon trained on Hampton.

“Where is Captain Miller?”

“Safe.”

“That's not a location.”

“He's with state police.”

Sheriff Tate checks his radio.

A moment later, his expression confirms it.

“Miller surrendered at the stockyard.”

Hampton looks at me.

“See? Rescued.”

“You kidnapped Doc,” Mara says.

“I borrowed him.”

“You don't borrow people.”

“I was bringing him back.”

“Were you?”

“Eventually.”

I step between them.

Mostly because I'm afraid Mara might actually shoot him.

“There's something inside.”

Her gaze snaps to me.

“You're hurt.”

“I'm fine.”

“You were kidnapped.”

“I've had worse mornings.”

“It's nine o'clock.”

“Exactly.”

Trigger mutters, “I like them.”

Wolf says, “You would.”

Mara lowers her weapon slightly.

“What did he tell you?”