“Rats!” I slammed the receiver down and tried to think. How could I find out if Bellamy actually intended to slaughter those horses? “Something wrong?” Kayla poked her head in the office door. I closed my eyes. Kayla was absolutely the last person on earth I wanted to see right now. “Reese?” Kayla persisted. I opened my eyes. “Look, Kayla. No offense, but I’ve got some things going on right now and I really don’t need you hassling me, okay?” “Who’s hassling you?” Kayla said. “I was looking for Laurel.” I took a deep breath and tried to marshal my thoughts. Think of Rosie. How can I save Rosie? “Sorry, Kayla, but I could use a little help.” “What?” Kayla blinked in confusion. “First you blast me and now you need my help? Reese, are you okay?” “Why does everyone keep asking me that?” I yelled. “Yes, I’m okay. I’m fine. Everything’s fine. I just need to think for a minute. Is that too much to ask?” I was ashamed to find tears leaking out of my eyes.
