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effectively hiding the cabin from anyone who didn’t know it existed.
    He hit another button. A paved road popped up on the monitor. “This is the area at the turn-off.”
    Using a mouse, the monitor began scanning the area. No one lurked about. No cars sitting on the side of the road. Nothing unusual as far as Dylan could see. “There doesn’t seem to be anyone around.”
    They went through the process of checking every inch of Billy Clyde’s property. Easy to do since Billy Clyde had surveillance cameras installed everywhere on the property.
    His com puters had access to information that would give most people nightmares. It also made him a target of terrorists. Not that he’d said those words aloud yet, but knowing his friend the thought had all ready occurred to him as well.
    Billy Clyde t urned toward Dylan with a satisfied look. “I’m guessing they aren’t out there watching me, but they might have set up some electronic surveillance equipment.”
    Dylan nodded.
    “I’m going to check for bugs and cameras on the grounds. We might be dealing with electronic savvy criminals.”
    Dylan stood. “I’ll do that. You need to rest and drink some more water. How’s the arm?”
    “Let me put it this way. I’ve had better days.”
    “ And you should eat something.” Dylan opened a small refrigerator and handed Billy Clyde two more bottles of water.
    “Later. Righ t now, I need to check the security recordings. They were wearing masks when I saw them but maybe they weren’t smart enough to wear them the whole time they were on the property.”
    “And if we’re really lucky, we’ll see their license plate number an d be able to trace them.”
    They weren’ t. The security monitors showed the vehicle, a nondescript sedan with the plate numbers hidden and no identifying marks.
    Dylan shook his head but stood. “Where’s your exterminating equipment? I’ll go check your property for bugs and any other pesky vermin.”
    Billy Clyde chuckled. “Sit down, Monroe. This is the twenty-first century.”
    “ Oh, yeah. I forgot who I was talking to.” He sat back down and watched Billy Clyde hit the computer icon of a bug. Five minutes later, Billy Clyde looked over at him. “The only electronics in the area are mine. So, definitely a bluff. Let’s call Track-Time and see what we can find out about Theresa’s car.”
    “I don’t understand why you bother paying for Track-Time when I’m absolutely sure you can do everything they can do and more.”
    Billy Clyde nodded. “This is true, Monroe but I figured what if Theresa or I were in an acciden t, help would only be a push of a button away.”
    They looked at each other, neither willing to say the unspoken words—why hadn’t Theresa pushed that button?

 
     
    CHAPTER 10
     
    After Dylan changed the tires on the car and van, he walked back into the cabin. Billy Clyde sat at the kitchen island looking exhausted and in pain. He pointed to a plate of sandwiches.
    “Eat something, Monroe.”
    In battle, soldiers ate when they had the chance. Someone had declared war on Billy Clyde’s family and there’d be little rest for them until Theresa was back in her home where she belonged.
    The men ate in silence and then went back out to the garage.
    Billy Clyde slid into the driver’s seat of his huge black SUV while Dylan did the same on the passenger side. Dylan held a notebook and pen. He nodded at Billy Clyde who hit the Track-Time button.
    “Is this an emergency?” A disembodied woman’s voice asked.
    “No.”
    “Please identify yourself.”
    “William Addams-72355.”
    A moment later the voice was back. “Yes, Mr. Addams how can I be of help to you.”
    “I need some information on my other vehicle—car 921953.”
    “What would you like to know?”
    “I’d like to have its location.”
    “It is presently at 222 North Cacapon Road.” The woman mispronounced the name.
    Dylan scribbled down the address.
    “Thanks, I also need to know every