Finally Found (Doms of Destiny, Colorado 10)

Josh and Jacob laughed.

“I still can’t believe you are both from Texas and don’t know a thing about horses,” Jacob said with a smile.

“We actually drive cars in Dallas, Jacob.” Sean grinned. “But I do own a pair of cowboy boots, if that helps.” He lifted a pant leg, revealing one of them.

“I know you have a lot of work to do teaching us, guys,” Matt said. “But we really want to do this.”

“For Jena and for Kimmie,” Sean added.

Josh could see how happy these two men were. They had a beautiful wife, a precious daughter, and a wonderful mother-in-law. They were the perfect Destiny family and everyone loved them. “We’re happy to do it for a piece of Janet’s delicious apple cake.”

Jacob shrugged. “That’s great if we can keep Gary from eating it all before you come over.”

“Gary and Jena’s mom have been dating for how long?” Jacob had run into Gary many times. He was Doc and Mitch Ryder’s uncle.

“Quite a while,” Matt said. “I bet he gives Janet a ring before the end of the year.”

Buzz. Buzz.

Matt pulled out the device that all the members of Shannon’s Elite carried, something they called an ROC, a blend of a cell and a tablet—but so much more.

“It’s Easton Black, Sean.” Matt spoke into the device. “Hey, boss. Yes. Uh-huh.” Matt sighed. “We’re out at Stone Ranch with Josh and Jacob. Sean and I can be at TBK in fifteen minutes.” Matt put his ROC away.

“What’s so urgent?” Sean asked, also a member of the local CIA cyberterrorism team.

“Cindy Trollinger has been spotted in Denver. Black has called everyone in.”

Josh’s gut tightened. Trollinger was Destiny’s number-one enemy. Like her dead brother Kip, she was determined to destroy the town. She blamed its citizens for her brother’s death and wanted revenge.

“Jena is supposed to be here within the hour,” Sean said, pulling out his ROC. “Our surprise is ruined. Can’t reach her, Matt. I’ll try her cell.”

“She’s driving. I’m sure she has her ROC and cell turned off. You know how she is about safety,” Matt said, turning his attention from Sean to him and Jacob. “Guys, I hate to leave you, but—”

“Go.” Josh placed his hand on Matt’s shoulder. Matt and Sean were good men and had done so much for Destiny. He admired them, glad to have their friendship. “We’ll take the horses out and get them exercised. You have work to do.”

“She’s not answering her cell either,” Sean said.

Matt handed Josh the saddle pad. “If Jena shows up here, please tell her to come straight to TBK. I’m sure Black will want to use some of her special skills in tracking down Trollinger’s exact location.”

Without another word, Matt and Sean ran to their truck.

“I hope they catch Trollinger before she hurts anyone else,” Jacob said.

“We all do.” He remembered all the havoc and heartache the deranged woman had caused. One of Shannon’s Elite had lost their life because of Tro

llinger.

As Matt and Sean drove away, Jacob asked, “Should we keep Jena’s horse saddled up? They all could use some exercise.”

“Good idea.” Josh was glad they were working these horses. It helped keep him from worrying about what Trollinger might be up to. “We can let the other horse and pony out in the pasture. We’ll exercise them when we get back.”

“Get back from where?”

“We can ride over to Lover’s Beach and switch off from horse to horse. See how they do in town with traffic.”

His cousin laughed. “Traffic? In Destiny? You’ve got to be kidding.”

He smiled, remembering Jacob had grown up in St. Louis and Los Angeles, but spent his summers here in Destiny. Jacob’s childhood had been filled with pain, so much so that he’d changed his last name. Now they were both Phongs, even though Josh’s mom was Jacob’s blood relation, not his dad.