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Mavenlus
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PART 3 OF 14

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Corvin had not said Ayanna’s name until after Barrett demanded to know who she was.

Yet Barrett’s expression had changed before her identity was explained.

A small mistake.

An important one.

Barrett immediately changed tactics.

“This woman is wanted for horse theft.”

“By whom?” Corvin asked.

“The livestock association.”

“Any warrant?”

Barrett said nothing.

“Any sheriff?”

Still nothing.

“Any brand records?”

Barrett’s jaw clenched.

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