Page 66 of Rangers Mountain Rescue

That lands heavier than it should.

Dylan runs up to me.

“Are we under attack?” he asks, way too excited for the situation.

“No,” I say.

“Are we preparing for one?”

“…Maybe.”

His grin widens.

“Cool.”

Buddy barks like he agrees.

Aspen sighs.

“He’s been watching too many action movies.”

I glance down at the kid.

“Stick with the dog,” I tell him.

“That’s your job.”

Dylan straightens like I just gave him a promotion.

“Yes, sir.”

Buddy sits proudly beside him.

Best security team we’ve got.

By sunset…

The farm is no longer an easy target.

And anyone watching us?

They’ll know it.