David looked past me, like I no longer mattered to him. “Let’s make this quick then. My trespassing daughters will vacate your territory and you won’t be troubled by them again. Come along, Billie.”

I tensed at the darkness in his voice. David looked expectantly at Billie, and beside him Colt had a handful of clothes he was extending to the runt. But Billie, naked and clutching the backpack she’d brought with her, held her ground.

“No,” I said before I could even think of a ...