“Help me,” Madison managed to whisper to the figure backlit from the sun.

      Dust stung her eyes, grit caking her mouth. She did not realize it was James who had entered until his face appeared in the gap under the desk.

      “Madison?” He wore an expression of unadulterated surprise and relief. “Thank You, God,” he said.

      “I was sitting here saying the same thing,” she replied, crawling out from under the desk. The trailer had collapsed. Someone had made it collapse. Her stomach was flip-flopping madly at the sight of him.

      “Are you hurt?” he asked.

      She managed a shake of her head before he clutched her to him for just a moment, held tightly against his wide chest, feeling the mad thundering of his heart.

      “You’re really okay, then?” he repeated.

      “I’m okay.”

      But someone didn’t want her to be.

      ROOKIE K-9 UNIT:

      These lawmen solve the toughest cases

      with the help of their brave canine partners

      Protect and Serve—Terri Reed, April 2016

      Truth and Consequences—Lenora Worth, May 2016

      Seek and Find—Dana Mentink, June 2016

      Honor and Defend—Lynette Eason, July 2016

      Secrets and Lies—Shirlee McCoy, August 2016

      Search and Rescue—Valerie Hansen, September 2016