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those who’d just as soon blow her away if she didn’t pay up? She really was in la-la land.
    The front gate at the end of the half-mile-long driveway was electronically locked, and an intercom and controls for the gate were located in the kitchen and stables. A security camera panned the immediate entrance. Ash stared out the window at the pool, not seeing but thinking about how to ensure Lindsay’s safety. For now he’d disconnect the controls in the stables. The Leonards might not appreciate the Secret Service taking over one more part of their life, but he felt the extra precaution was necessary.
    Bob knocked on the operation door. “Ethan Leonard needs horse feed and a few other supplies from town.”
    Another concern about their location leaking. “All right. Go with him and make sure he gets enough to last a long time.”
    â€œHe also said he and his son go to church on Wednesday nights and Sundays. He doubts if they’ll go tonight because of the mare foaling.”
    â€œMust be like pulling the donkey out of the well.”
    â€œWhat?”
    â€œNever mind.” His conscience nudged him. How long had it been since he’d been a faithful churchgoer? But his job responsibilities meant grabbing God when he found the time. “Can’t they stay home until our assignment is over?” The moment he uttered the words, he realized the Leonards’ absence from church would bring the community to the ranch. “That won’t work. If they are in the habit of attending services, then find someone to accompany them who’ll fit in.”
    â€œI’m on it. An out-of-town friend or something.”
    Ash glanced up at Lawson, noting his dark skin and the broad shoulders that reflected back to his football days. “Talk to Enders. You look like a bouncer and—”
    â€œI get it.”
    â€œIn fact, have Wade go with him for feed. No point in the folks around here seeing two strange faces.” Ash leaned back in his chair and appreciated how it fit every curve of his back. “I’d better talk to Ethan. Smooth things over so he won’t tell anyone what we’re doing to spite me.”
    â€œHe has a garden.”
    Ash grinned. “Smart man, since I don’t know a thing about horses, and I despise Pepper’s spicy cooking. Maybe I can look pitiful.” He shook his head. “Some fresh vegetables sound like an icebreaker to me.”
    â€œCould be.”
    He pointed to the screen. “Study this for me while I talk to him. See if I’ve missed anything. I’m concerned about the angle of the cameras mounted at the main gate. Looks useless.”
    A flash of amusement crossed Bob’s face. “And you want my opinion?”
    â€œContrary to popular belief, A2Z does have a human streak—once in a while. And I do need advice—once in a while.” Ash rose from his chair and made his way to the doorway. “Don’t tell anyone. Might spoil my image.”
    Suffocating heat met him the moment he stepped onto the porch. Pepper’s comment about the snake stung. He’d get even during their next “discussion.” He whirled around in case the snake had changed its mind. Who in his right mind would sit out here? The air seemed like breath from a fiery dragon. He’d never get used to this. His attention lifted to the horses grazing in the pasture. Suspicion took hold of him. Didn’t horses give birth in the spring? He’d have to find out. Connors had indicated specific times, and she appeared to have information about horses.
    Ash spotted Ethan filling a water trough and walked toward him. The older man took a long drink from the hose, soaking the front of his long-sleeved shirt in the process. Ash considered doing the same in the soaring temps.
    â€œMind sharing the hose?”
    Ethan’s face hardened, but he handed it to him. Ash drank deeply of the warm water and then began