Total pages in book: 51
Estimated words: 47191 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 236(@200wpm)___ 189(@250wpm)___ 157(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 47191 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 236(@200wpm)___ 189(@250wpm)___ 157(@300wpm)
“May as well go back to the living room and at least turn the TV on, Liliana,” I mutter to the too quiet house. It hasn’t even been twenty minutes since I’ve arrived, and it seems like tonight is going to feel never ending until I hear from Beau.
Chapter 17
Beau
“Christ, am I glad to see you,” I tell Graham from behind the bars of the local holding area at the Sheriff’s office.
“I bet you are. You’re lucky it’s me picking you up instead of your woman. I’m pretty sure she would have kicked and screamed her way back here. She was trying to talk me into letting her come up here.”
“I don’t doubt that for a second. What do I owe you?” I ask him, assuming he had to bail me out. I’m sure Chad pressed charges, and Salsa’s without a doubt banned me from their establishment, meaning I won’t be able to take my woman there again. Shit, she loves their food.
“Nothing, literally. They just needed to hold you here until they got things figured out. Which I’m assuming is quite the story.” The other officer opens the holding room door, and I walk out. They didn’t even take my wallet, so I’m guessing old Chad ran away with his tail tucked between his legs.
“You have no idea.” I shake my head but stay quiet until we’re out of the office. No way am I saying anything around someone who may be out to cause more mayhem than anything.
“I think I have a bit, but we’ll talk more in the truck and when we get back to your place. Speaking of, I didn’t get to respond to Lily’s text. You may want to call her, give her a heads-up that we’re on our way and I’d like to go over everything so it’s ready in case anyone tries to come back on Monday with a different charge.”
“You think that will happen?” I ask as soon as we are in his Cherry Falls-issued Tahoe.
“That depends on this Chad guy. Salsa’s dropped their charges and didn’t even ban you. Apparently, Chad paid the busboy to make up this elaborate story of how you were beating a guy within an inch of his life. So, that’s one thing we don’t have to worry about. Call your woman. If you don’t, she’ll surely be blowing up my phone until you do.” Graham tosses me the phone, leaving me with my thoughts and wondering how this is going to play out.
“Graham, have you heard anything? Do you need bail money?” is how Lily answers the phone.
“Breathe, honey. It’s me. We’re on our way back to the ranch. How are you holding up?”
“Thank goodness you’re not in jail. How is that possible? And me? What about you? I’m fine. I wasn’t the one who was arrested.” Lily is wound up, not that I can blame her, but still, she doesn’t need this kind of added stress. Hell, neither of us do.
“Nope, not in jail. I didn’t even get charged yet. Not sure that I will, but Graham will be coming to the house, and we have a lot to catch him up on, Lil. So, unfortunately, our plans have changed. You may want to see if someone can cover for you tomorrow. I have a feeling we’ll have to get some paperwork filed, then we’ll head over to your parents’ house, and we need to see Vince. As much as it pains me to say it, he needs to know what’s going on, just in case.” I think of Lily in my bed, naked and waiting for me, knowing it won’t be happening tonight, it fucking sucks.
“That’s fine, as long as you’re home. We have the rest of our lives for naked time. How much longer till you’re back?” The softness in her tone makes it all worth it.
“The way Graham is driving, about ten minutes,” I joke, but I’m still being honest because his foot is basically slammed on the floor.
“I’ll make some coffee and get dressed. I guess it’s a good thing you made me leave clothes here earlier this week.” I hear her moving around, the water turning on and off, and if Graham weren’t within earshot, I’d ask her what she’s wearing.
“Thanks, honey. I’ll see you soon.” We hang up, and I turn to look at a smirk playing on Graham’s lips.
“Don’t start. Don’t think I didn’t see you making eyes at Faith the past couple of weeks.”
“Yeah, but I may as well cut my losses there. As much as I try, she shuts me down. Not that I can completely blame her. Being a Sheriff isn’t easy on anyone involved, plus she’s a single mom. Sucks, but it might be best for me to move on.” Well, fuck, I did not expect that.