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“I wouldn’t regret it,” he said in a steady tone “Thought I ht at one point But at this moment…”

“Sam”

He stared at her, slowly getting his breathing under control Tension radiated through her, ed the safety and stuffed the 9mm at the small of his back

“Hands on top of your head, Willet” The sheriff moved in and cuffed the sidewinder

Sa her to her feet He pulled her into his arms and her body quaked as the reality of the dire situation hit her hard Sahts

Then Ryan said, “Sky, we’d like to ask you a few questions about tonight, if you’re up to it”

She worked her way out of Sam’s arms, albeit reluctantly “Of course Whatever you need” She swiped at tears “I want hio to prison,” she said with conviction in her tone “For a very, very long time”

Mac’s gaze narrowed on her Rage suddenly welled within her and Sky lurched forward But Saht her around the waist and pulled her back to hi her off her feet

“Now, darlin’, much as I’d like to see you launch his balls into his throat, this isn’t in your hands, anymore Let the law take over Who knows, maybe there’ll be a Sky Travis fan in prison who’ll do the job for you, in your honor”

Panic flickered in Mac’s eyes again

“Right,” she conceded “More than that, he’s a pretty boy I’m sure he won’t lack for attention from cellmates”

A ripple of satisfaction helped to chase away so’s tension

“You can put me do,” she said to Sam “I promise to behave”

Her feet touched ground again Saently at her lip, then wiped away the blood on her chin and jaw He told her, “I’ll drive you to the sheriff’s office”

Tension and consternation returned full force “No, please don’t I want to go with Ryan” Her gaze shifted to the deputy “You brought your cruiser, right? I thought I heard sirens from more than one vehicle”