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Tate Beckett’s jaw was clenched so tight he thought it might snap.

If he wasn’t careful, this woman, with all her probing questions, would figure out he wasn’t the Texas Titan after all. Then his covert work, posing as his outlaw twin brother, would be finished.

No. He wouldn’t let her ruin his plans. Not when he was on the most important case of his career.

“If she comes,” Tate announced, “she rides with me.”

Fletcher shrugged. “Fine. The three of you will head northwest. Silas and Clem know the way to the camp.”

“Where are they going?” Essie asked, her eyes following the other two men.

“We’re splitting up. No one will suspect two or three men riding together, when they’re looking for five.”

“Ah. Very clever.”

He reached a hand down to help her up, frustration churning in his gut. His focus would have to be divided between paying attention to the trail to the gang’s hideout and playing nursemaid.

“Thank you,” she said brightly as he pulled her onto the horse. As she situated herself behind him, she managed to jab him with the handle of her valise—twice.

It was going to be a long ride.