Christmas Rescue at Mustang Ridge. Delores Fossen

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      “One more thing,” Jake added. “A gunman fired shots at Maggie and me in the woods east of Coopersville. I had to leave a dead body behind, but you need to figure out a way to get someone out there to investigate.”

      Royce cursed again. “I’ll turn it in as an anonymous tip, but if it was Tanner’s doing, he’ll probably have already arranged for his own cleanup.”

      That was fine with Jake. One less thing on his plate, but he wouldn’t mind someone other than Tanner’s henchmen checking the body for any evidence to prove who’d hired him.

      “I’ll see you when I get back,” Jake told Royce.

      “Wait. There’s something else. Like I said, use the back roads, and whatever you do, don’t come into town.”

      “Why?” Jake asked cautiously.

      “The U.S. marshals showed up about fifteen minutes ago. I’ve talked them out of going to the ranch because of Sunny’s illness. I swore to them I’d get you to come here to the sheriff’s office instead.”

      Royce paused, a long time. “Jake, they’re here to arrest you.”