Page 107 of The Cattleman's Unforgettable Love

Ford was amazed to feel the kid relax when he heard her voice. He smiled at her and nodded, then looked up at Ford as he asked, “Did we find her?”

“Not yet, little buddy. But we will.”

“Did she ever say anything to you about the airport?” Amelia asked.

Hunter frowned. “No.” He stared into space for a few moments before continuing. “But you know what? She might be here. It was really noisy in the background when she called me last time – like there were a lot of people around.”

He looked out the window. “You think she might be here?”

“I hope so,” said Amelia.

“A couple of friends of ours are already here looking for her,” said Ford.

Hunter frowned. “But do they know what she looks like?”

“I sent them a photo of her ID that I found online,” said Amelia. “But that’s from a couple of years ago.”

Ford let go of the kid when he started to wriggle around on his lap – then caught him again when he almost slid off.

“What do you need, Hunter?” he asked.

The kid was grabbing his foot – and Ford’s chest tightened when he understood what he was doing. Amelia and the others still looked puzzled, but Wade gave Ford a knowing look.

A moment later, Hunter pulled a little wad of papers out of his shoe and rifled through them quickly before holding up a passport-size photo. In it, he was smiling – and so was the girl beside him. A girl who did indeed look a lot like Amelia and was just a couple of years older than Hunter.

“This is from the last time we saw each other,” Hunter said, holding it out to Amelia. “Can you send it to them?”

Amelia was already taking a photograph of it with her phone. A few moments later, she looked up – and Ford’s phone buzzed in his pocket. Wade, Ty, and Cash all reached for their phones, too.

“I sent it to everyone,” said Amelia.

“Good work, honey,” said Cash. “You guys need to jump out. I’m going to have to move this thing.”

Ford looked in the side mirror and could see an airport security guard walking up and down the line of waiting cars.

Ty and Wade climbed out on the curb side, and Hunter scrambled from Ford’s lap to follow Wade.

“Are you okay, Lil’ Bit?” he asked Amelia.

But she was already on her way out the door on his other side.

“Let me know where you are,” said Cash. “I'll go park this and catch up with you.”

When they entered the crowded concourse, Hunter grabbed hold of Amelia’s hand and cowered closer to Ford. They exchanged a glance over the top of his head. Amelia looked heartbroken – and Ford was almost overcome by a surge of anger. He wanted to tear apart anyone who’d ever scared the boy.

“Are you all right?” Amelia asked.

Hunter nodded rapidly. “I'm okay. We need to find Nat. It’s just…” He glanced up at Ford. “I’m not a wuss. I just don’t like crowded places.”

Ford rested his hand on the kid’s shoulder. “I know you’re not – I don’t like crowded places either.”

Ty came back to where they’d stopped.

“Ace says he’s found some kids – and he thinks they know her.”

“Where is he?” asked Ford.

Ty pointed. “Right down at the end of the concourse; let’s get going.”

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