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Ayes go up around the room.

“All opposed?”

Not a sound is made.

Dad places a hand on my shoulder. “Congratulations, son.”

“I’ll have her property cut made. We’ll celebrate when Lily’s home with us,” Worley Bird says.

A path opens up between my brothers to the door. Rodeo, Bankz, and Hendrix wait by the doorway.

“We’re going with you,” Rodeo says.

“Not all the way. I’m going in for Buck alone.” If I tell them to stay here, they won’t. “Oh, Dad.”

“We’ll watch over Lily,” he assures me.

I know he will. “You said one of the men in custody was from Murfreesboro.”

“That’s right,” he confirms.

“Have Nick check to see if there’s a connection between him and the owner of the stolen bike Jay found the camera on.” It’s weak, but it’s a thought.

Dad and Jay grin at each other. They’ll figure it out. I have a Maverick to hunt down tonight.

Chapter 38

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Lily

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“Hey, angel. You’re still sleeping.”

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“I have something to take care of.”

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“I love you, Lily. I’ll be back as soon as I can.”

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