My Rowdy Cowboy. (3B Ranch Series) Book 2

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**** Brett and Nico immediately contacted their boss and requested emergency leave. While the request was granted for Brett there was some question about Nico's. The brass wasn't sure they wanted to be without both men at the same time. The two men explained the situation and who they thought was behind the shooting and kidnapping to their boss's daughters. When Koni officially requested their assistance the decision was made that they would stay in their official capacity as FBI Agents. Their duty would be to assist the local law enforcement officers because federal offenses had been committed.

While both were glad they would be allowed to stay and take part in rescuing the girls, and capturing the culprits, they would have to stay within the letter of the law. Both were angry and feared for the girls and knew they would have to carefully maintain their professionalism.

Rowdy and Trish kept medical and first aide supplies fully stocked and stored for cattle drives. Yancy and Beau did the same for camping equipment, and the store of weapons and ammunition was also kept fully stocked. Each cowboy had their own personal favorites carefully maintained so it didn't take long for the group to be ready for the field.

The Sheriff's office had called with an ETA and they too were coming fully equipped. Four cruisers followed by a trailer with six horses arrived ready to go within thirty minutes, they should arrive in about an hour.

Beau gathered the group together for prayer asking for help, strength, wisdom and guidance in finding the girls. Sheriff Koni, Brett and Nico reminded the assembly that it was vital that they put their anger and fear on the back burner and maintain control. If the perpetrators rights were abused in any way, they could walk on technicalities. No one wanted that. The group was reminded that it was an entirely huge possibly trained timber wolves could be involved.

The rescue team was formed, supplies gathered and the hunt for the outlaw camp began.

Brett spoke with his brother and both agreed it was a good idea to call in more of Brett and Nico's old SEAL team. With that decision made Brett left to make one of the most difficult calls of his life.

***

Ring, ring.

Lt. Commander. Daniel Davis rolled over in his bed to grab the phone. "Davis, here." He answered.

"Sir, it's Montana." Brett used his handle. "I need your help."

The SEAL sat up. "What can I do for you, Master Chief?"

"I'm back home on my family ranch... my brother's two daughters were snatched, and the ranch hand that was with them was shot and is in critical condition. There's a lot of ground to cover. The local Sheriff's office is involved. Nico and I will be along for the FBI, but the local law while top rate is small. They haven't handled anythin' of the magnitude. We think the gang we're up against it large and well organized. It... looks like they are using trained timber wolves. These are my nieces, sir... one has Spina bifida."

"Ah. This is your brother's little half sister he adopted?"

"Yes, sir."

"The other girl, is she..."

"Adopted as well, sir. She and her twin brother are the biological half siblings of Beau's wife. Their parents died in a plane crash when the kids we little. Beau and Drina adopted them right before they married. Both these girls have been through more than some adults have."

"Any ideas as to the perps?"

"Yes, sir. We're almost certain it's the same gang that has plagued the area for years."