Page 97 of Twisted Bonds
"I came upon this scene and spotted Mr. Huntley here, holding this guy at gunpoint, Sir," Erik informs him.
"Huntley, you say? As in Bain Huntley?" the higher-ranking officer asks.
"Yes, Sir. This is Beau, his son," Erik states.
"Officer," Ryan starts in.
"Please wait until you are spoken to, Ms. Hendricks," Erik replies sharply.
"Harrison! Let her speak," the other officer growls.
"As I was saying," Ryan states. "This man was trying to abduct me. Beau got here in time and has been holding him here, trying to getOfficer Harrisonto arrest him, but he was only trying to take Beau in."
"Do you know this man here?"
"Yes." Ryan goes on to explain who this Mario character is, and all I want to do is pulverize him with my bare hands.
"Harrison, I suggest you cuff this perp and take him to the station."
"But Sir…"
"I also want to see you in my office when you're done processing him." I'm not sure who this other officer is, but I'm so glad he came when he did.
"There's a woman, too. She may be in the van," Ryan warns.
Sure enough, the other officer finds the woman I saw Ryan talking to hiding inside and pulls her out. She glares at Ryan while she gets cuffed and snarls, "He's going to get you, bitch. He's going to get you and then carve you up piece by little piece. You fucked with the wrong family. I knew you weren't right for them. It should have been me who was sleeping in his bed,not you! I hope he skins you alive and then savors every inch as he eats you for his fucking dinner…"
The bitch is totally unhinged judging by what is coming out of her mouth. I can see how her words are affecting Ryan as she runs over to me. I can't help trembling slightly as I pull her into my chest. I've never held a gun at someone, never mind at their head, especially with the full intent of using it if necessary. My time at the Marine Corps taught me a lot of things, but I never had to use a firearm on someone. Nevertheless, I will never allow any more harm to come to Ryan if I can help it and will do whatever it takes to protect her.
"Are you okay, baby?" I ask as I hold her tight and kiss the top of her head.
"Yes, just a little shaken up."
"I'm sorry about Officer Harrison. I'm not sure what's come over him; he's usually my best detective," the officer says, slightly concerned.
"He thinks we're holding his wife. He's been harassing us, even after my father has let him search the property twice now."
"Twice, you say?"
"Yes, and we would very much appreciate it if he would stop." I scowl.
"I will take care of it. I apologize for his behavior, and I hope you will tell your father that Captain Campbell sends his regards."
"Will do, Sir."
"So, do you want to tell me why you snuck off?" I ask Ryan as soon as the cops clear out, and I open the door to my truck. However, before she can respond, I notice her wrists. "What the fuck, Ry?" I grab her right arm and hold it up.
"I wanted to do something for me. Are you mad?" she asks worriedly.
"I'm mad that you came by yourself, Ry. It's your body; you can tattoo it whenever you want, but you should know that Dad will probably be leaving his mark later because of your little stunt." I smirk knowingly.
"Will you leave yours too?" she asks in her sassy tone.
Shaking my head, I laugh. "You are incorrigible."
"What about my car?" she asks, laughing at my statement.
"I'll have two of the guys come and get it. It's evident that I can't let you out of my sight without getting into trouble." I walk around to the driver'sside and jump in. Grabbing her neck, I try pulling her toward me to kiss her, but she hisses. I jerk back. "What did I do?"
