Читать книгу Rodeo Standoff - Susan Sleeman - Страница 8
Оглавление“Ready?” Tessa asked.
Braden nodded and gestured for her to go first. They wound through dark shadows toward the exit leading to the livestock pens. At the back door, Braden stopped Tessa. “We’re good to go. No sign of Vic, though.”
“He could be in the booth.”
Braden searched ahead. Spotted a man on the ground, his legs poking out behind the booth.
“Man down.” Adrenaline kicking in, Braden reached for Tessa to leave.
Something small suddenly came flying out of the booth. Little sparks of light lit the night. Explosions sounded. Quick, staccatos. Pop. Pop. Pop. Firecrackers!
The horses spooked. Thankfully, the gate was locked.
Braden took a firmer hold on Tessa and started her in the other direction. Another set of firecrackers flew into the middle of the herd. Exploded.
A horse bumped the gate. It swung open. The animals stampeded out. One after another, they barreled down the chute toward them. Toward Tessa.
Braden’s gut clenched. He hadn’t reacted fast enough. There was no easy escape from the crazed horses.
