“Well, well,” Steve said as he scanned the screen and things Derek couldn’t see. “I’ve got a ranch outside Quemado, New Mexico purchased by one Norman Samuels two months ago.”
“How far from here?” Nick asked.
“As the crow flies? About thirty-five miles.”
Nick shook his head. “Too far to shift and run. It would be faster to go around.”
“We’ve got time. I think it’s safe to say he feels safe there and he bought the place so no one would question his coming and going. I’d say it’s likely he took her, then took her back there. Possibly to wait for whoever is in league with him.” Steve turned and pinned Derek with a stare. “You said you smelled Neil but didn’t say if you scented anyone else.”
“Not that I was able to pick up, and not in the cabin. I don’t think he had anyone with him at lea
