Page 25 of Her Big Bad Wolf

Tending to the farm calmed me and gave me a sense of peace. It wasn’t quite as strong as a run in my fur, but a close second. By the time I was done with everyone, I had completely relaxed and was ready to clearly think through the steps I needed to secure my farm.

“I’ll get him. Don’t worry, Gertrude,” I promised her before walking back inside.

I went to the kitchen and washed my hands. Something felt off but I couldn’t quite place it.

A shiver ran down my spine.

The window was open. For just a second I was confused as to why. But when I moved to close it, I remembered.

My cobblers were gone, both of them.

I roared in anger.

That was it. I’d reached my break point. I went to the closet, opened my safe, and grabbed my gun. It was time this asshole learned a lesson.

I walked outside and pointed to the ground and shot. Then I listened, but I didn’t hear any sudden movements beyond the animals.

Ready to take to the woods, I made it two steps off my back porch when a car pulled up.

Growling, I rerouted my course to see who it was.

An SUV pulled up and parked in the drive. I nearly pointed the gun at them, but when Tarron stepped out, I immediately recognized him.

Westin Force. They were there to set up cameras around my property. This was a good thing.

He held up his hands in the air.

“Is this a bad time?”

I sighed. “That asshole stole from me again, twice already today.”

“Seriously?”

“Yes. And I’m done with it.”

“Well, let’s get these cameras installed and we’ll be able to see what’s going on out here. Okay?”

“Yeah, that sounds good. Thanks for coming out and doing this.”

“It’s no problem. Besides, I’ve got a few new toys I’ve been wanting to play with and this gives me an excuse,” he admitted.

Three others slowly climbed out of the vehicle. I supposed they decided I wasn’t clinically insane, or at least no longer a threat.

“This is my mate, Susan. She’s a computer wiz and going to help setup your system.”

“I can handle that part,” I told them.

“But you don’t have to,” Susan said cheerfully. “Though, I could use some help. And you are free to watch my every keystroke.”

“They warned you about me?”

“Oh yeah. Archie was mad as a hornet when he heard Tarron asked me to help and not him. Apparently, you haven’t actually met in person yet?”

I softened and smiled. Then I shook my head.

“She’s good?”

“The best,” Tarron said proudly.