The broke old farmer bought the dying mare for $200. Then the millionaire arrived with a sheriff-and the horse hid behind the old man like she knew exactly who had hurt her

behind it. Wade recognized that vehicle from the newspaper photographs: Preston Mallory beside some charity gala, Preston Mallory cutting a ribbon at a hospital wing, Preston Mallory smiling under a headline about bringing jobs and prestige to Briar Creek County. In the photographs, he always looked generous. In person, when he stepped out of the Range continue reading …