A scream pierced the silence. His heart in his throat, Ty spurred Tagalong into a gallop.

That was a woman's scream, and it came from the same area where he'd seen that bright flash, not half a minute before.

He pulled the horse to an abrupt stop, nearly toppling from her back when she reared in alarm. He stayed seated with the help of a strong hand on the reins, and two strong legs clenched tight to the horse's flanks. When Tagalong settled, Ty jumped from her ...