Paid in full closed out that debt for good.”

“He knew he had no right to be up there,” I said.

“He was betting you’d panic and let him hunt opening weekend instead of hiring a lawyer on twenty-four hours’ notice,” Patricia said.

“Now the court order’s on file.

If Brad sets foot on your land tomorrow, the sheriff can walk him off in handcuffs.”

“Brad won’t set foot on it,” I said, holding my copy of the judge’s order.

“He sent Kurt and his group to do it for him.”