Risen To The Top

CHAPTER 177

Evelyn shoved back the yurt flap. Mikado flung up his hands in surprise and gave a nervous laugh. “You’re back. You scared me.”

“There’s a lot of that going around.”

He smiled at her, brown eyes twinkling. “Ivan was worried when the horse came back without you, but I told him you be okay.”

Mikado had more faith in her than she did. He returned to whatever he was doing with the cubs.

She strode to the computer and opened her email and read the message. Christ, the Trust really had forbidden her to release the animals. She inhaled deeply and tried to calm the rage that continued to burn inside. They thought she was overreacting and had no proof, and in the next sentence they told her it was too dangerous for her and Ivan to go after a guy with a gun. Ivan came slowly into the tent. She didn’t know if he was scared or angry. He had a right to be both.

“Did you reply to this email?” She was vibrating with em