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Fear was never far from her mind.

Even today, when Beckett had taken her out of hiding for horseback riding.

She scoped out the pastureland. “Are you sure we should be out in the open like this?”

“You’ll be fine.”

She took his word. “This is exactly what I needed. Thank you.”

He smiled. “You’re welcome.”

Had she been wrong about the sheriff?

“Beckett, I have to tell you. You’re good at this protection thing.” No one was braver, stronger, smarter. “People need you.”

He leaned across his horse and searched her eyes. “What people, Aurora? Who needs me?”

As she fell into his gaze, the words echoed in her head. I need you.

Before she could utter them, she heard the unmistakable sound.

Gunfire!

Her horse reared up then shot forward, nearly knocking her from the saddle. Panic went through her as another gunshot echoed through the woods and splintered the tree she darted past.

“Beckett!” She tugged on the reins but her horse ran out of control. Straight to the ravine.