Page 47 of Unexpected Danger
“Sure. What’s up?” One of the things he appreciated about working at the Pronghorn Falls Law Enforcement Center was the exceptional way both the Sheriff’s Office and the PD worked so well together. While some agencies experienced rivalry or even disregard for each other, that wasn’t the case in Pronghorn Falls. Both offices made it their goal to join together for the benefit of the community.
Robinson briefed him regarding a man who’d attempted to strangle Londyn. Brodie tensed. Who was this guy, and what was his motive?
Brodie should have been there. Should have already picked her up at the hospital. Then none of this would have happened. “Thanks, Robinson. Let’s get an APB out on this guy.”
“Sure thing, Sheriff.”
He typed in the name Dustin Haack into his database. No criminal activity. He searched the internet and found Haack’s mug on a social media account. The thirty-one-year-old man with blond hair stared back at him.
To the average person, Dustin Haack may seem like a decent-looking guy with a lot going for him. To the trained eye, such was not the case. The man’s overly dark irises and vapid stare, even though he was smiling, told a different story. Who was Dustin Haack really, and why was he terrorizing Londyn?
Minutes later, Brodie drove to the hospital to take Londyn home. After the nurse gave Londyn her discharge papers, Brodie pushed her to the truck in a wheelchair and assisted her into the passenger side. “I wanted to let you know that I had a tow truck tow your SUV and the cargo trailer to the ranch.”
“Thank you. I appreciate that.
It was the least he could do. “Did you have your gun with you?”
“Yes, it’s in the glove compartment.”
“Good. I’ll get that for you, and maybe I can secure Roarke’s assistance in unloading your belongings from the cargo trailer.”
It would be beneficial to have Londyn settled in at the ranch, where he and Roarke could keep an eye out for Haack. The sooner they caught this guy the better.
Chapter 13
Gorgeous scenery greeted her for the seven miles to the ranch. Scenery she’d memorized. The ranchland, the rise of the Pronghorn Mountains in the distance, and the homes set on generous parcels of land brought back vivid memories.
Had it only been a matter of months since she’d left?
“I think he’s the one who’s been harassing me in Rowland.”
“Someone’s been harassing you in Rowland? Is that why you came back?”
His words, not meant to be terse, came across that way. Londyn stared out the window, unsure how to respond.
“Why didn’t you tell me?”
She reached up and rubbed her temples. “I’m sorry. I just now figured out it was him after he ran me off the road and attempted to strangle me.”
Londyn knew Brodie well enough to know he was angry with her. Not because he was prone to temper, but because he cared.
The guilt suffocated her. If she had never left Pronghorn Falls in the first place…
“I need to know all you know about him and everything that happened.” The sharp edge of his voice remained.
She attempted to blink back the tears to no avail.
Brodie pulled to the side of the road. “Londyn.”
She tore her gaze from several cattle grazing in a nearby pasture and faced him. The words wouldn’t come.
“I’m sorry that came out harsher than I intended. I’m just glad you’re okay.” His voice croaked the last couple of words.
“I know,” she whispered. “There’s so much…Brodie, I’m so sorry for…” The words stuck in her throat, threatening to choke her.
He gently wiped a tear with his calloused thumb. “We can talk about that later. For now, I need to know everything about this Dustin Haack. Everything that happened while you were in Rowland, and how he came to follow you here.”
She could have told Dustin where she was going, and he would have followed her that way, too. She couldn’t completely blame Jasmine. Londyn formerly had no real reason to withhold her new whereabouts from Dustin until he’d made two attempts on her life.
