Page 45 of Protecting Silver
“Who’s that?”
“The local sheriff, as well as a friend.”
“Okay, sounds like you have it all under control. Larson, could I have your number in case something happens? And will you have access to where Patch and Silver will be?”
“I’ll be a couple hours away, but yes, I’ll be able to get a message to them. Matter of fact, they’ll have a Sat phone on them.”
“Good, good. Tex out.” Then, the line went dead. Patch looked at Finn with a confused look.
“Where are you sending Silver and me?”
“Ronnie’s Meadow.”
“Ah.” Patch nodded when he realized what Finn had planned. “So, if Freedman is leaving Chicago in two days, that gives us two days to prepare. I’m hoping Freedman will be in custody by the time we return. Will Silver have the time off?”
“I’ll give it to her. I’ll take tomorrow off from work, and together, Hector and I can get all the supplies ready and taken up to the meadow. Why don’t you and Silver pack enough clothes for a week, we’ll provide the food, and meet us out at the farm day after tomorrow? We’ll have the horses ready for you. All you’ll have to do is ride up the trail, and everything will be there at the end.”
“What about that Sat phone you mentioned?”
“Veronica has one, as does Hector, and the Pennyworths. We’ll keep them on us, and give you Veronica’s. I know they work up there, because that’s what I used when I found Veronica at the bottom of that ravine, and had to call back to Amos to call for the chopper to come get us.”
“Okay, sounds good. When I talk to Silver tonight, I’ll see if she can get out of work at noon tomorrow. I’ll be all packed, then I can explain everything to her. I’m hoping she won’t balk at the idea.”
“If she gives you any hassle, call me and I’ll tell her that her life is more important than any job.”
“Sounds good to me.” Patch stood and took his plate to the sink. He turned in a circle several times, and Finn smiled at him.
“Go pack, I’ll do up these dishes, then I’ll leave to go meet Veronica, yes I’ll be early, but this will allow you to get to Silver tonight. Explain everything to her, but remember, Hector and I will be taking the camping gear up tomorrow.”
Patch grinned at his friend. “Why do I have a feeling that Silver would want to help?” They shared a laugh, and Patch headed to his bedroom. He paused before leaving the kitchen, and cleared his throat to get Finn’s attention.
“Should I load up?”
“I would.” Finn didn’t have to ask for clarity on what he meant. Both being former military, he knew Patch was asking if he should bring a gun with him.
Chapter 22
For the firsttime in the last few months, other than the first time he knocked on the door before him, Patch felt nervous. Using his key, he let himself into Silver’s apartment and grinned when he saw her standing there with a shocked expression on her face, and holding a golf club above her head. He dropped his pack and held up his hands in surrender.
“I come in peace.”
“Douglas? What are you doing here this late?” He looked at his watch and saw it was eleven at night. “I was just getting ready to go to bed.”
“Sorry, do you want me to leave?”
“NO!” Silver yelled as she dropped her weapon, and flew toward him. After he caught her to him, he lowered his head and took her lips in his. It was a long time before they broke apart, and they were both breathing hard. “It’s so good to see you. How’s work? How much time do you have off?”
“Two whole weeks,” Patch grinned at her expression. “That’s why I’ve been practically living at the hospital. To get this time off, I filled in for other doctors. Now it’s my turn to have time off. I’m here to spend it with you.”
“Great,” Silver grinned at him. She reached down and took him by his hand, and dragged him toward her bedroom. Once inside, she pushed him back onto the bed, and climbed on top. “Sorry, but it’s been some time, I’m horny.”
“My type of woman,” Patch said as he ran his hands up and down her thighs, then gripped her hips, settled her on him, then brought his hands up and removed her shirt. As soon as her breasts were free, he cupped them, then leaned up and took one nipple in his mouth. He got the response he expected when she threw her head back and let him have his way with her. Before long they were both naked, and he had his cock sheathed in a condom.
“Wait,” Silver said, “I want to be on top.”
Grinning, Patch flipped them over, and lifted his hands above his head. “Go for it.” Then, he had to grit his teeth when she took him in her hand, squeezed just the way he liked it, and slowly, oh, so slowly, slid down his shaft until her pelvic bone hit his. They both stared into each other’s eyes and sighed in contentment. Silver grinned at him, and began to ride. Before he could do anything, she stopped, then climbed off him.
“What are you doing?”
