“How’d things go?” The deputy leaned back in the chair, lacing his fingers together and cupping the back of his head. “Fine. No problems. How about you? Any luck with them outlaws?” “None. We tore that town apart, but didn’t turn up a thing. The sheriff is worthless, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he was helping them hide.” He rotated his shoulders to ease some of strain. “My wife been in?” “Yep. Just like you said.” “Did you give her my note?” The deputy nodded, offering a slight grin. With Anna’s ability to attract trouble, he’d been terrified at leaving her alone for however long he’d be away. But with time to think about it after they were on their way, he cringed at what he was sure her reaction would be to how he’d manipulated her. She was such a stubborn woman, bound and determined to shorten his life with her antics.
