Katy Lee - Amish Country Undercover

Jack paused before answering. The image of Grace tying the stolen horse to her buggy was fixed in his mind. “It’s not my job to determine your innocence.”

“But—”

“Let’s go. Our shooter could return at any second with backup.” He took her elbow to guide her out of the woods.

“But do you still think I’m guilty?” she asked as they moved gingerly through the trees. If her feet were paining her, she didn’t mention it. He’d give her points for that.

But he still avoided her question. “Tomorrow, you’re taking me to the track, and you’re going to show me what you do there. Cooperate with me, and I might put in a good word to my supervisor.”

They left the woods, but before they descended the hill toward the house, Grace clicked her tongue, and two horses came stomping up behind them. They approached her and stood by, panting and nickering, and nosing her outstretched hand.

She had a gentle way with horses that Jack found sweet.

But not enough to make him walk away.

“I’ll round up the other horse,” he said. “Before he’s long gone.”

“Please do find him.” Grace worried her lower lip. “I don’t want another animal in these people’s hands. I won’t let it happen. And I need to get the others back from them. It sounds like they’ve been doing this for a while.”

“How do you plan to do that? Do you know who the kid’s boss is?”

“No, but I’ll be ready when he comes back.” She took slow steps, almost hobbling toward the house.

Jack hurried to take her arm again. “You don’t get it. Horse thefts are big business. If the boss thinks you can identify him, he will make sure you never do. You’re not safe here. Especially with the boy. In fact, he’s more dangerous than ever now because you embarrassed him by making him lose his gun. You won’t be safe until I know who he’s working for.”

“How will you find out?”

“I don’t know yet, but at least I know one thing beyond a reasonable doubt.”

“What’s that?”

“Innocent or not, the danger has only begun for you. And it’s nothing you can be ready for.”

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