Cale had gotten off two shots before Gibbon caught up to him, and Cadence held her breath as she watched her friend duck into one of the cells, slamming the door behind him. Gibbon looked longingly at the heavy wooden door before letting out a groan and continuing on his way down the cell block. Clearly, he was after easier prey—or just trying to get out now—and Cale would be too much trouble. She was glad the doctor had made that decision; it looked as if Shane and Meagan were both going to need medical attention, and Jamie wouldn’t be able to do all of that alone.

They had passed...